# Mexico: import VAT and de minimis

> Mexico charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 16%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments from Canada and the United States with a customs value of up to $50 pay no customs duty and no import tax. Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN).

Source: https://staging.border.bot/countries/mexico
Last updated: 13 October 2026

[Countries](https://staging.border.bot/countries) / [Mexico](https://staging.border.bot/countries/mexico)

## Key facts

- Currency: Mexican Peso (MXN)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 16%
- De minimis: No duty up to $50; no tax up to $50
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff

## Currency and customs tariff

Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN).

## Import VAT and other taxes in Mexico

Mexico charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 16%.

## De minimis in Mexico

Since 1 January 2024, consignments from Canada and the United States with a customs value of up to $50 pay no customs duty and no import tax.

## What changed recently

The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Mexico, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does Mexico use for customs?

Mexico uses the Mexican peso (MXN). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in USD.

### What is the VAT rate on imports into Mexico?

Mexico charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 16%.

### What is the de minimis threshold in Mexico?

Since 1 January 2024, consignments from Canada and the United States with a customs value of up to $50 pay no customs duty and no import tax.

## Sources and updates

The import taxes for Mexico come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for Mexico come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Machine-readable: https://staging.border.bot/countries/mexico.json