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Mexico Import Duty Rate for Steel Flat Products

HS 7208–7211 · Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel

Mexico MFN Import Duty Rate

5–25%

on CIF value

CUSMA: 0%

Varies by product form. MFN 5–25%.

Rate varies — verify exact HS subheading at the official tariff schedule.

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (5–25%)

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: steel flat products 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 5%	At 25%
Import duty	$545	$2,725
DTA customs processing fee (0.8%)	$87	$87
IVA (16%)	$1,845	$2,194
Total paid at the border	$2,477	$5,006

IVA is usually recoverable for a registered business, so the cost that stays with you is the duty and levies. The rate depends on the exact subheading, which is why the example shows both ends of the 5–25% range. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying steel flat products correctly

Headings 7208–7212 cover flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel — hot-rolled (7208), cold-rolled (7209), coated (7210) and narrow strip (7211–7212).

Width (600 mm and over vs under) splits 7208–7210 from 7211–7212
Alloy steel goes to 7219–7226
The coating (zinc, tin, aluminium-zinc) decides the 7210 subheading

Compliance. Steel is one of the most trade-remedied products: Section 232 in the US, EU and UK safeguard quotas, anti-dumping duties in most markets, and CBAM in the EU.

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 Steel Flat Products in Mexico?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Steel Flat Products (HS 7208–7211) in Mexico is 5–25% on the CIF value. Varies by product form. MFN 5–25%.

Is IVA charged on Steel Flat Products 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 Steel Flat Products 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 Steel Flat Products 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 5–25% is applied to this value. IVA (16%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.