Tariffs
US tariffs on goods from Mexico
The Chapter 99 tariffs written for Mexico, in force on October 21, 2026, from the same data as the calculator.
| Program | Rate | Covers | Chapter 99 headings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 301 – Forced Labor | 10% | All products | 9903.05.55 |
Section 232 rates for goods from Mexico
These replace the standard Section 232 rate for the products they cover
| Heading | Covers | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.82.18 | Section 232 Steel of Canada or Mexico Authorized by Commerce for a Reduced Rate (USMCA) | +25% |
| 9903.82.19 | Section 232 Aluminum of Canada or Mexico Authorized by Commerce for a Reduced Rate (USMCA) | +25% |
| 9903.82.20 | Section 232 Metals: Mobile Industrial Equipment Under USMCA – Foreign Content and United States Content Above 40% | +25% |
Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper, autos and parts, trucks, semiconductors, wood products, pharmaceuticals and drones apply to goods from every country, and some programs switch others off. See how US tariffs stack.
US imports
What the US imports most from Mexico
The products the US imported most from Mexico in 2025, by HTS code, and the duty each pays today.
| Product | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic data processing machines and…HTS 8471.50.01.50 | $80.5B | 15.1% | 94% | 0% |
| Motor cars · NewHTS 8703.23.01.40 | $19.6B | 3.7% | 22% | 27.5%25% with USMCA |
| Motor vehicles for the transport of… · G.V.W. not exceeding 5 metric tonsHTS 8704.31.01.40 | $17.3B | 3.2% | 11% | 50%25% with USMCA |
| Motor cars · NewHTS 8703.22.01.10 | $13.6B | 2.5% | 11% | 27.5%25% with USMCA |
| Insulated wire, cableHTS 8544.30.00.00 | $11.1B | 2.1% | 10% | 15%0% with USMCA |
| Motor cars · NewHTS 8703.80.00.60 | $8.4B | 1.6% | 2% | 27.5%25% with USMCA |
| Monitors and projectors, not… · Exceeding 113 cmHTS 8528.72.64.60 | $7.4B | 1.4% | 7% | 13.9%0% with USMCA |
| Telephone setsHTS 8517.62.00.90 | $6.5B | 1.2% | 13% | 0% |
| Tractors · G.V.W. not exceeding 36,287 kgHTS 8701.21.00.15 | $6.3B | 1.2% | 34% | 29%25% with USMCA |
| Telephone sets · Switching and routing apparatusHTS 8517.62.00.20 | $4.9B | 0.9% | 66% | 0% |
US general imports from Mexico by HTS code, from the U.S. Census Bureau, without fuels and precious metals. Share is of all US imports from Mexico. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Examples
What common products from Mexico pay
The same products from China alongside, for comparison.
| Product | Duty on $10,000 from Mexico | From China | Tariffs charged |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's cotton T-shirtsHTS 6109.10.00.12 | $2,65026.5% | $3,65036.5% | 9903.05.55 Section 301 Forced Labor – Mexico · 10% |
| LaptopsHTS 8471.30.01.00 | $00% | $00% | Base rate only |
| SmartphonesHTS 8517.13.00.00 | $00% | $00% | Base rate only |
| Steel hardwareHTS 7326.90.86.88 | $5,29052.9% | $7,79077.9% | 9903.82.02 Section 232 Metals · 50% |
| Upholstered wooden chairsHTS 9401.61.40.11 | $2,50025% | $5,00050% | 9903.76.02 Section 232 Wood: Upholstered Wooden Furniture · 25% |
| ToysHTS 9503.00.00.90 | $1,00010% | $1,25012.5% | 9903.05.55 Section 301 Forced Labor – Mexico · 10% |
Customs value $10,000, entered today by ocean, with no trade agreement claimed and no exemption questions answered. Fees not included. Open a product in the calculator to answer its questions.
What tariffs apply to imports from Mexico in 2026?
Goods from Mexico pay their HTS base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10% on all products), plus Section 232 tariffs on metals, autos, trucks, wood, pharmaceuticals and drones, with its own lower rates on some of them. Exemptions, trade agreements and the product's HTS code decide which of these apply to a given import; the calculator on this page asks the questions for yours.
Is there still a reciprocal tariff on goods from Mexico?
No. The IEEPA tariffs, including the reciprocal tariffs, ended when the Supreme Court ruled them unlawful on February 20, 2026, and the temporary Section 122 tariff that followed has expired. Since July 24, 2026, goods from Mexico pay a Section 301 forced-labor tariff instead: 10% on all products. Section 232 tariffs on metals, autos, wood and other products apply to every country.
How much does the US import from Mexico?
The US imported $534 billion of goods from Mexico in 2025, making it the largest source of US imports (15.6% of the total). Imports from January to August 2026 were $419 billion, up 18.3% on the same months of 2025. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Trade in Goods by Country.
Are US tariffs on goods from Mexico lower than on goods from China?
For the 6 example products on this page, entered October 21, 2026 with no trade agreement claimed, goods from Mexico pay less on 4 and the same on 2 than the same goods from China. Men's cotton T-shirts, for instance, pay 26.5% from Mexico and 36.5% from China. The calculator compares any product across countries.
How much is the US tariff on men's cotton t-shirts from Mexico?
Men's cotton T-shirts under HTS 6109.10.00.12 from Mexico pay 26.5% on October 21, 2026: $2,650 on a $10,000 shipment, from the base rate plus 9903.05.55 (Section 301 Forced Labor – Mexico). Exemptions or a trade agreement claim can lower it.
Do goods from Mexico qualify for a US trade agreement?
Yes. Goods from Mexico that meet the rules of origin can claim USMCA. Claim it in the calculator to see the preferential base rate and any tariffs the claim removes.
How do I calculate import duty on goods from Mexico?
Enter the product's HTS code, its customs value and the entry date in the calculator above, with Mexico as the country of origin. It applies the base rate, every Chapter 99 tariff in force that day and the customs fees, and shows each line with its legal source.
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