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Mexico Import Duty Rate for Solar Panels & PV Modules

HS 8541.40 · Photovoltaic cells and modules

Mexico MFN Import Duty Rate

10%

on CIF value

CUSMA: 0%

MFN 10% on PV modules. CUSMA 0% for North American origin.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (10%)

Applied to CIF value. EU, UK, and most countries use CIF.

IVA (16%)

Applied to CIF value + duty. Collected at customs.

Use our Landed Cost Calculator to compute the full cost including freight, brokerage, and last-mile delivery.

Worked example: solar panels & pv modules worth US$10,000

A commercial shipment invoiced at US$10,000 with US$900 of international freight and insurance. Mexico charges duty on the CIF value (goods + freight + insurance), so the duty base is US$10,900. Customs converts the amount to MXN at the official exchange rate on the day of import.

Charge	At 10%
Import duty	$1,090
DTA customs processing fee (0.8%)	$87
IVA (16%)	$1,932
Total paid at the border	$3,110

IVA is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty and levies. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying solar panels & pv modules correctly

Subheading 8541.43 (8541.40 before HS 2022) covers photovoltaic cells assembled into modules or made up into panels.

Panels with built-in inverters or other devices beyond simple diodes may move to 8501
Inverters are 8504.40 and mounting structures go to their material chapter
PV modules from China and South-East Asia face anti-dumping and countervailing duties in the US and other markets

Compliance. US imports must pass Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act supply-chain checks; the EU forced-labour regulation applies from December 2027.

Importing into Mexico: what you need

The National Customs Agency (ANAM) runs customs and the SAT collects taxes; rates are set in the LIGIE tariff law.

Registration. Registration in the Padrón de Importadores (and the sector-specific register for steel, textiles, footwear and other sensitive goods); a licensed customs broker files the pedimento.

Low-value shipments. Courier shipments under simplified procedures pay a flat global rate; commercial goods go through a full pedimento with duty, DTA and IVA.

Documents customs will ask for

Pedimento (customs entry) filed by a licensed broker
Commercial invoice and packing list
Bill of lading or air waybill
USMCA/T-MEC certification of origin or other FTA certificate
NOM conformity certificates for electronics, textiles labelling and other regulated goods

Charges on top of duty

IVA 16% on customs value + duty + DTA
DTA customs processing fee: 0.8% of customs value
IEPS excise on fuel, alcohol, tobacco and sugary drinks
Since 1 January 2026, duties of 10–50% on 1,463 tariff lines from countries without a trade agreement with Mexico (including China, Korea, India and Thailand)

Watch out. Origin decides the rate. The same product can enter at 0% from the US under USMCA and at up to 50% from China after the January 2026 tariff increase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the import duty rate for Solar Panels & PV Modules in Mexico?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Solar Panels & PV Modules (HS 8541.40) in Mexico is 10% on the CIF value. MFN 10% on PV modules. CUSMA 0% for North American origin.

Is IVA charged on Solar Panels & PV Modules imports to Mexico?

Yes. Mexico charges IVA at 16% on the CIF value plus any import duty. This applies to virtually all commercial imports.

Are there FTA rates available for Solar Panels & PV Modules in Mexico?

Yes. CUSMA: 0%. CUSMA/T-MEC (US, Canada), Mexico–EU Global Agreement (TMEC), CPTPP, Pacific Alliance (Chile, Colombia, Peru) are the key agreements — verify origin requirements with your customs broker.

How is import duty calculated for Solar Panels & PV Modules entering Mexico?

Duty is calculated on the CIF value of the goods. CIF value includes the product cost, international freight, and insurance. The MFN duty of 10% is applied to this value. IVA (16%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.