Mexico Government announces increase in import tariffs on certain products
In brief
Mexico has announced a substantial increase in import tariffs of up to 50% on 1,463 tariff lines, applicable to imports from countries with which Mexico does not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The measure was enforced on 1 January 2026 and is expected to impact exports from several countries, including India.
The tariff increase has been notified through a Presidential Decree published in Mexico’s Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación [DOF]) on 29 December 2025 (Decree)1 , amending the Law of General Import and Export Taxes (LIGIE). The measure is aimed at protecting domestic industry, addressing global overcapacity, and supporting Mexico’s industrial policy under Plan México.
Sources
1. Decree amending various tariff items of the tariff schedule of the General Import and Export Duties Law dated 29 December 2025
Mexico Government announces increase in import tariffs on certain products
