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Trade with Mexico.
Mexico is a manufacturing platform for North America, producing vehicles, electronics and appliances. It imports steel, resins, components, fuels and grains, and most trade crosses the US border by truck and rail.
- Manzanillo · Lázaro Cárdenas · Veracruz · Altamira
- 4 relevant categories
- 4 relevant products
Market overview
Key industries
- Automotive
- Electronics assembly
- Steel
- Agriculture
- Oil and gas
Import opportunities
- Machinery parts
- Fuels
- Steel
- Plastic resins
- Corn and grains
Export opportunities
- Vehicles and parts
- Electronics
- Crude oil
- Fruit and vegetables
- Beer
Trade requirements
The main rules to check when trading with Mexico. This is orientation, not legal or customs advice.
- Importers registry
- Importers must be listed in the national importers register.
- NOM standards
- Many products must meet official Mexican standards (NOMs) for labelling or certification.
- USMCA and IMMEX
- USMCA origin rules and the IMMEX programme affect duty for manufacturers.
Logistics considerations
Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas serve Asian trade on the Pacific.
Veracruz and Altamira serve the Gulf.
Laredo is the main land crossing to the United States.
Relevant TP4 categories for Mexico
Relevant products
Polypropylene (PP)
PP homopolymer and copolymer granules for raffia, injection and film.
HS 3902
High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
HDPE granules for blow moulding, film, pipe and injection.
HS 3901
Hot-Rolled Coil (HRC)
Flat steel coil for fabrication, pipe making, re-rolling and structural use.
HS 7208
Milling Wheat
Wheat for flour milling, specified by protein, moisture and test weight.
HS 1001
Information current as of October 2026. Regulations, duties and documentation requirements change. Confirm with the relevant authority, your customs broker or forwarder before shipment. TP4 does not claim offices or operations in Mexico.
Trading with Mexico?
Tell TP4 the product, quantity and route.