{"id":1993,"date":"2026-10-03T13:28:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T18:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eilantrade.com\/importar-textiles-ropa-y-calzado-a-mexico\/"},"modified":"2026-10-09T23:52:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T04:52:14","slug":"importar-textiles-ropa-y-calzado-a-mexico","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eilantrade.com\/en\/importar-textiles-ropa-y-calzado-a-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"Importing Textiles, Apparel and Footwear into Mexico: 2026 Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Textiles, apparel and footwear are among the most regulated sectors at Mexican customs: high duties for non-FTA countries, a sector registry, prior notices, reference prices and mandatory labeling. This guide summarizes what a brand, distributor or retail chain should check before buying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 duties<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On January 1, 2026 Mexico raised import duties on goods from countries without a free trade agreement (such as China or India). Under the published decree, apparel and footwear pay up to 35% and textiles up to 25%. Goods originating in an FTA partner (USMCA, European Union, CPTPP and others) keep their preference if they meet the <a href=\"\/en\/reglas-de-origen-t-mec\/\">rule of origin<\/a> and carry the right certification. The exact rate depends on the <a href=\"\/en\/fraccion-arancelaria\/\">tariff classification<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements before you ship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Importer registry and sector registry.<\/strong> Besides the general <a href=\"\/en\/padron-de-importadores\/\">importer registry<\/a>, you need the <a href=\"\/en\/padron-de-sectores-especificos\/\">sector-specific registry<\/a>: the footwear sector and the textile and apparel sector. Without it the pedimento cannot be validated.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Automatic import notice.<\/strong> For many textile, apparel and footwear tariff lines, the Ministry of Economy requires a prior notice filed before clearance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reference prices.<\/strong> If the declared value is below the published reference price for the tariff line, the difference in duties and taxes must be secured with a customs guarantee account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Authorized customs offices.<\/strong> Some tariff lines in these sectors can only clear at specific customs offices. This is confirmed before choosing the route.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antidumping duties.<\/strong> Certain products of Asian origin may be subject to <a href=\"\/en\/cuotas-compensatorias\/\">antidumping duties<\/a>. This is checked by tariff line and country of origin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Labeling: NOM standards<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Textiles and garments must comply with NOM-004-SE-2021 (fiber content, size, care instructions, country of origin and importer details). Footwear must comply with NOM-020-SCFI-1997 (upper, lining and sole materials, country of origin and importer). Compliance is shown at clearance or through the alternatives the regulation allows. See the guide to <a href=\"\/en\/normas-nom-importacion\/\">NOM standards for imports<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IMMEX and finished apparel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since December 2024, finished apparel and other made-up textile articles can no longer be imported temporarily under the IMMEX program. Companies that used that scheme for e-commerce or distribution must import definitively, with all the requirements above. Inputs for manufacturing are treated differently. See <a href=\"\/en\/immex-vs-prosec\/\">IMMEX vs PROSEC<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exporting textiles and footwear to the United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To enter the United States with USMCA preference, textiles and apparel must meet strict rules of origin (generally yarn-forward) and carry a certification of origin. The entry also requires fiber-content and country-of-origin labeling, and an active <a href=\"\/en\/customs-bond-fianza-aduanal\/\">customs bond<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Origin.<\/strong> The USMCA certification of origin has no fixed form: it can go on the invoice or on a separate document, with the minimum data the agreement requires. The importer keeps it for five years.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Labels.<\/strong> Each garment shows fiber content, country of origin and the identity of the manufacturer or importer (or its RN number). Apparel also carries care instructions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A detailed invoice.<\/strong> Composition by weight, knit or woven, intended use and manufacturer. That is what classification and the CBP entry are built on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Product safety.<\/strong> Clothing fabrics must meet U.S. flammability standards, which are stricter for children&#8217;s sleepwear and children&#8217;s products.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cotton traceability.<\/strong> CBP can detain cotton goods and ask for documents that show where the fiber came from through the whole supply chain. Have them ready before you ship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fabric, yarn and textile supplies between Mexico and the United States<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many brands move goods both ways: U.S. fabric, yarn and trims into Mexico, and finished garments back. What to check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fabric and yarn that originate in the United States enter Mexico with USMCA preference when they carry a certification of origin.<\/li>\n<li>The automatic import notice, the sector registry and reference prices are checked by tariff line, for supplies too.<\/li>\n<li>A company with an IMMEX program can import supplies temporarily for manufacturing; some textile tariff lines carry extra requirements. See the guide for <a href=\"\/en\/agencia-aduanal-para-manufactura-immex\/\">manufacturing and IMMEX<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Using yarn and fabric from the region helps the finished garment meet the rule of origin on its way back to the United States.<\/li>\n<li>One team clears both directions through Laredo and Nuevo Laredo, with a Laredo warehouse to receive and consolidate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your first shipment: what we need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The product, its fiber composition and whether it is knit or woven.<\/li>\n<li>Where the yarn, the fabric and the sewing were done.<\/li>\n<li>The supplier&#8217;s invoice or quote, with value and quantities.<\/li>\n<li>Who will be the importer on each side of the border. In Mexico it must be in the <a href=\"\/en\/padron-de-importadores-como-darse-de-alta\/\">importer registry<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Origin, final destination and the date you need the goods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Eilan helps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tariff classification and a review of duties, antidumping and origin before you buy.<\/li>\n<li>Review of the sector registry, notices and reference prices by tariff line.<\/li>\n<li>Mexican and U.S. clearance on the same shipment, through Nuevo Laredo, <a href=\"\/en\/despacho-aduanal-manzanillo\/\">Manzanillo<\/a> or by air.<\/li>\n<li>A Laredo warehouse to receive, inspect, label and consolidate goods before crossing.<\/li>\n<li>For chains and brands with volume: the <a href=\"\/en\/programa-corporativo\/\">Corporate Program<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Related guides: <a href=\"\/en\/importar-para-ecommerce-y-retail\/\">e-commerce and retail<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/importar-desde-china-a-mexico\/\">importing from China<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/calculadora-impuestos-importacion\/\">import tax calculator<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What duty does apparel from China pay entering Mexico in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the decree in force since January 1, 2026, apparel and footwear from non-FTA countries pay up to 35% and textiles up to 25%. The exact rate is confirmed by tariff classification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can finished apparel be imported into Mexico under IMMEX?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. Since December 2024 garments and other made-up textile articles can no longer enter temporarily under IMMEX; they are imported definitively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a garment made in Mexico need to enter the United States with USMCA preference?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It must meet the rule of origin, which generally requires the yarn, the fabric and the sewing to be from the region, and carry a certification of origin. It also needs the labels the United States requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do I need the sector registry to import fabric into Mexico?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on the tariff classification. Textiles and apparel are a sector in the sector-specific importer registry; we check your classification before you ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Request a quote<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Send us your shipment details: product, composition, country of origin and volume. <a href=\"\/en\/request-a-quote\/\">Request a quote<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:+19567174150\">+1 (956) 717-4150<\/a>, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM Central.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>General information as of October 2026. Rates and requirements change; they are confirmed by tariff line before each operation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1993","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Importar textiles, ropa y calzado a M\u00e9xico: reglas 2026 - Eilan Trade<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/eilantrade.com\/en\/importar-textiles-ropa-y-calzado-a-mexico\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Importar textiles, ropa y calzado a M\u00e9xico: reglas 2026 - 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