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Mexico Import Duty Rate for Fabrics & Technical Textiles

HS 5208 / 5512 · Woven fabrics of cotton or synthetic fibres

Mexico MFN Import Duty Rate

15–30%

on CIF value

CUSMA: 0%

MFN 15–30% on fabrics and finished textiles.

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

How duty is calculated

CIF value

Product cost + international freight + insurance

Import duty (15–30%)

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: fabrics & technical textiles 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 15%	At 30%
Import duty	$1,635	$3,270
DTA customs processing fee (0.8%)	$87	$87
IVA (16%)	$2,020	$2,281
Total paid at the border	$3,742	$5,638

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 15–30% range. Excise, anti-dumping duties and broker fees are not included.

Classifying fabrics & technical textiles correctly

Woven fabrics are classified by fibre: 5208–5212 cotton, 5407–5408 synthetic filament, 5512–5516 synthetic staple fibre; knitted fabrics are 6001–6006.

The fibre that predominates by weight decides the chapter
Coated or laminated fabrics move to 5903 or 5907
Technical textiles (filter fabrics, conveyor belts) go to 5911

Compliance. Fabric rates are high in many markets and rules of origin are strict (yarn-forward under USMCA), so origin evidence is decisive.

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 Fabrics & Technical Textiles in Mexico?

The MFN (Most Favoured Nation) import duty rate for Fabrics & Technical Textiles (HS 5208 / 5512) in Mexico is 15–30% on the CIF value. MFN 15–30% on fabrics and finished textiles.

Is IVA charged on Fabrics & Technical Textiles 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 Fabrics & Technical Textiles 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 Fabrics & Technical Textiles 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 15–30% is applied to this value. IVA (16%) is then applied on the duty-paid value.