Mexico Tariffs 2026: What Manufacturers Actually Need to Know

The 2026 Tariff Landscape: What Actually Changed

If you're relying on tariff information from even three months ago, you're likely working with outdated numbers. Three distinct regimes now operate simultaneously, each with different triggers, exemptions, and implications depending on where goods originate, where they're processed, and where they're ultimately sold.

What tariff applies to Mexican imports entering the United States?

This changed on February 20, 2026, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources v. Trump that the use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose broad import tariffs exceeded presidential authority. The 25% IEEPA tariff that had applied to Mexican imports since March 4, 2025 was struck down.

The administration responded by invoking Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974, imposing a 10% surcharge on imports from Mexico (and Canada) effective February 24, 2026. The administration announced an increase to 15% (the statutory maximum), but as of March 2026, no formal proclamation has been issued. Section 122 has a statutory limit: the tariff expires after 150 days unless Congress acts, placing the expiration date at approximately July 24, 2026.

The critical continuity for manufacturers: USMCA-qualifying goods remain exempt under Section 122, just as they were under IEEPA. Products that meet USMCA rules of origin enter the United States duty-free or at normal MFN rates. Non-qualifying goods now face a 10% surcharge rather than the previous 25%, with a potential increase to 15% pending.

The IEEPA period is not completely behind us. On March 4, 2026, the Court of International Trade ordered CBP to refund all IEEPA duties collected between March 4, 2025 and February 24, 2026. CBP disclosed it collected approximately $166 billion in IEEPA tariffs from roughly 330,000 importers across 53 million entries. CBP told the court it needs approximately 45 days to build automated refund functionality into its ACE system. The court has paused its immediate-compliance directive while CBP builds the process, with initial refunds expected by late April 2026.

What about Mexico's own tariff changes?

Mexico's December 29, 2025 decree, published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación, expanded import duties on 1,463 tariff lines covering automotive parts, textiles, steel, aluminum, plastics, electronics, furniture, footwear, glass, and toys. Tariff rates range from 10% to 50% ad valorem. These duties apply exclusively to imports from countries with which Mexico does not maintain a free trade agreement, primarily China, India, South Korea, Thailand, and Turkey. Imports from the United States and Canada under USMCA are unaffected.

And the tariff structure on Chinese goods?

Through layered Section 301 tariffs, Section 232 duties, and the Section 122 global baseline tariff, the effective tariff rate on Chinese goods reached 33.4% by the end of 2025, according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. That figure was calculated before the Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling replaced IEEPA tariffs with Section 122, though the Treasury Department has stated that the combination of Section 122, Section 301, and Section 232 results in "virtually unchanged" tariff revenue for 2026. Product-specific rates run significantly higher: lithium-ion batteries at 25%, steel and aluminum products above 50%, and some categories that spiked to announced rates of 145% during the April 2025 tariff escalation before being partially rolled back.

Section 232 country exemptions for steel and aluminum were eliminated in March 2025, setting the rate at 25% globally. In June 2025, Section 232 duties were raised to 50% for all countries, including Mexico. These duties are NOT exempt under USMCA. This matters for manufacturers whose bills of material include significant steel or aluminum content sourced from outside the USMCA region.

These three regimes interact. A manufacturer importing Chinese-origin components into Mexico for assembly, then exporting finished goods to the United States, faces potential duties at two borders. Understanding which exemptions apply at each crossing point is where the financial analysis gets specific.

How Much U.S.-Mexico Trade Actually Enters Duty-Free

Here's the headline number: approximately 88% of U.S. imports from Mexico entered duty-free in 2024, according to U.S. Trade Representative data. The effective tariff rate on Mexican goods that year was just 0.3%.

What does that 88% mean in dollar terms?

Total U.S.-Mexico bilateral trade reached $839.9 billion in 2024, with $505.9 billion flowing from Mexico into the United States. At an 88% duty-free rate, roughly $445 billion in goods crossed the border without triggering import duties. In 2025, bilateral trade climbed further to $872.8 billion.

Has the duty-free share changed since the tariff disruptions?

Significantly. The most consequential shift has been in USMCA utilization rates. Before the IEEPA tariff was imposed in March 2025, USMCA utilization sat at approximately 44.8% of eligible trade. When a 25% surcharge suddenly applied to every non-qualifying product, manufacturers had an urgent financial incentive to do the compliance work.

By November 2025, USMCA utilization had climbed to approximately 89%, according to U.S. Census Bureau trade data. That's a near-doubling in less than 12 months.

We see the same pattern across manufacturing operations in Mexico. The 85% USMCA qualification rate among current export-oriented manufacturers reflects this shift: companies that invested in understanding their rules of origin and adjusting sourcing where necessary now hold a durable cost advantage.

What about the remaining goods that don't qualify?

For the products that still don't meet USMCA rules of origin, the tariff picture has actually improved since the Supreme Court ruling. Under IEEPA, the surcharge was 25%. Under Section 122, it's 10% (with a pending increase to 15%). And if Section 122 expires in July 2026 without congressional renewal, the surcharge drops to zero, leaving only standard MFN rates averaging 3–4%.

On a $10 million annual import stream, the difference between qualifying for USMCA and not qualifying is now approximately $1 million per year under Section 122, down from $2.5 million under IEEPA. That's still material for manufacturers operating on 8–15% margins, but the penalty for non-qualification is lower than it was six months ago.

The USMCA Exemption: Why Utilization Rates Nearly Doubled in 12 Months

Before March 2025, USMCA qualification was a nice-to-have. A qualifying certificate of origin reduced duties, but the savings were modest enough that many manufacturers didn't prioritize the compliance work. The IEEPA surcharge changed that math overnight, and even though IEEPA has been replaced, the behavior change it triggered appears permanent.

How does USMCA qualification work?

USMCA establishes rules of origin that determine whether a product manufactured in Mexico qualifies for preferential tariff treatment when exported to the United States. The core test is the Regional Value Content (RVC) calculation, which can be performed using either the Transaction Value method or the Net Cost method. For most non-automotive products, the threshold is 60% under Transaction Value or 50% under Net Cost. The automotive sector has significantly higher thresholds: 75% RVC for passenger vehicles under Transaction Value. Product-Specific Rules of Origin can modify these defaults for individual HTS categories, so the actual threshold depends on the specific product being manufactured.

Products that meet these thresholds and satisfy any applicable Product-Specific Rules of Origin qualify for duty-free entry into the United States. Products that don't meet the thresholds enter at MFN rates plus the current 10% Section 122 surcharge (through approximately July 24, 2026).

What makes the automotive rules different?

The automotive sector has the most demanding rules of origin under USMCA. Passenger vehicles must achieve 75% regional value content (up from 62.5% under NAFTA). Core automotive parts like engines, transmissions, and body/chassis components have their own regional value thresholds. At least 70% of a vehicle's steel and aluminum content must originate in North America. These rules are the most likely to draw scrutiny during the upcoming USMCA joint review.

Why does qualification matter even after the IEEPA ruling?

Three reasons. First, the Section 122 surcharge of 10% still applies to non-qualifying goods (with a potential increase to 15%). Second, there is no guarantee that Section 122 won't be renewed or replaced by another tariff mechanism. The political appetite for tariffs on Mexican imports hasn't disappeared, even if the legal authority has shifted. Third, the USMCA joint review is scheduled for July 2026. The first formal assessment since the agreement took effect in 2020, the review will evaluate how the agreement is functioning and may signal future adjustments to rules of origin and enforcement.

Three plausible outcomes from the review: the agreement continues without changes, the parties negotiate targeted tightening of certain rules of origin (particularly automotive), or one party signals intent to withdraw, triggering a six-year wind-down period. Manufacturers who are already well above qualification thresholds are positioned favorably regardless of which outcome materializes.

Mexico's Own Tariff Reform: What Changed on January 1, 2026

Mexico's December 29, 2025 decree represents the most significant expansion of Mexico's import tariff schedule in recent memory.

What did Mexico change?

Mexico imposed new or increased tariffs on 1,463 tariff lines, with rates ranging from 10% to 50% ad valorem. The affected sectors include automotive parts, textiles, steel, aluminum, plastics, electronics, furniture, footwear, paper, glass, and toys. The tariffs are valid through December 31, 2026, though they may be extended.

Who do these tariffs affect?

The tariffs apply exclusively to imports from countries with which Mexico does not have a free trade agreement. The primary targets are China, India, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Turkey, and Russia. Imports from the United States and Canada under USMCA are completely unaffected.

This distinction matters for manufacturers operating in Mexico. A company importing raw materials from the U.S. for processing in Mexico faces zero additional duties under these reforms. A company importing the same materials from China now faces 10–50% duties on top of any existing MFN rates, unless it operates under IMMEX and exports the finished product.

What is Mexico's broader tariff profile?

Mexico's simple average MFN tariff rate is 8.4%, with a trade-weighted average of 5.5%, according to the World Trade Organization's tariff profile for Mexico. Approximately 47.6% of Mexico's tariff lines are already duty-free. But those averages obscure the targeted increases that the January 2026 reform introduced for specific product categories from specific origin countries.

What does this mean for sourcing decisions?

For manufacturers planning Mexico operations, the sourcing implications are direct. Components and raw materials sourced from the United States, Canada, or any of Mexico's 14 free trade agreement partners covering over 50 countries enter Mexico at preferential rates. Components sourced from non-FTA countries, particularly China, now carry a materially higher cost unless the operation qualifies for IMMEX temporary import provisions. This makes the bill-of-material analysis, specifically the origin of every input component, a critical step in the financial modeling for any Mexico manufacturing decision.

IMMEX and IVA Certification: What Manufacturers Actually Need to Import Duty-Free

While USMCA governs what happens when goods cross from Mexico into the United States, the IMMEX program governs what happens when goods cross into Mexico for manufacturing. But IMMEX alone doesn't cover the full picture, and confusing what IMMEX does and doesn't exempt is one of the most common errors in tariff planning.

What does IMMEX actually cover?

IMMEX (Industria Manufacturera, Maquiladora y de Servicios de Exportación) allows manufacturers operating in Mexico to temporarily import raw materials, components, machinery, and equipment without paying Mexico's import duties, known as the Impuesto General de Importación (IGI). The imported goods must be used in manufacturing, transformation, or repair of products that are subsequently exported. As long as the goods are exported within the specified timeframe, no Mexican import duties are owed.

The program currently covers over 6,530 establishments and more than 3.2 million workers across Mexico, making it the backbone of the country's export-oriented manufacturing sector.

Does IMMEX also exempt the IVA (value-added tax)?

No. And this is where most tariff planning goes wrong.

To obtain the IVA exemption on temporary imports, a manufacturer must separately obtain the "Certificación en Materia de IVA e IEPS" from Mexico's tax authority, the SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria). This certification is a distinct application process with its own compliance requirements, including maintaining specific record-keeping systems, meeting financial solvency criteria, and allowing SAT audit access.

Most established IMMEX manufacturers hold both authorizations, but companies new to Mexico operations need to plan for this as a two-step process, not a single registration.

What are the current IMMEX exclusions and limitations?

How does IMMEX interact with USMCA?

When all inputs originate from USMCA countries, the two frameworks combine to eliminate duties at both borders. A manufacturer imports U.S.- or Canadian-origin components into Mexico duty-free under IMMEX (with IVA certification), manufactures finished goods, and exports them to the United States duty-free under USMCA. No duties at either crossing.

When inputs include components from non-FTA countries, the math changes. USMCA Article 2.5, the "lesser of the two duties" rule, limits how much duty Mexico can waive on non-originating inputs when the finished product is exported under USMCA preferential treatment.

This rule is why Mexico's January 2026 tariff increases matter even for IMMEX manufacturers exporting under USMCA. Higher baseline IGI rates on non-FTA inputs mean a larger Article 2.5 clawback, unless PROSEC or Eighth Rule programs reduce the applicable rate. For manufacturers with significant non-FTA content in their bills of material, the Article 2.5 calculation is one of the most important variables in the financial model.

The exceptions on the U.S. side: steel and aluminum content subject to Section 232 carries 50% duties regardless of USMCA status, and must be modeled separately from the USMCA and Article 2.5 analysis.

The China Comparison: What the Tariff Differential Actually Means

For manufacturers producing in China or sourcing heavily from Chinese suppliers, the tariff gap between China and Mexico has become one of the single biggest financial variables in any supply chain decision.

What are manufacturers actually paying on Chinese imports?

The effective tariff rate on Chinese goods entering the United States reached 33.4% by December 2025. That's nearly seven times the pre-trade-war average of approximately 3%. For specific product categories, the rates run considerably higher. Steel and aluminum products face Section 232 duties of 50%. Lithium-ion batteries for non-EV applications carry 25% duties. Certain semiconductor and technology inputs face rates that compound across multiple tariff categories.

What does the differential mean in practice?

The gap between the China scenario and the USMCA-qualified Mexico scenario exceeds $6.6 million annually on a $20 million import stream. That number justifies a manufacturing location decision on tariff economics alone, before factoring in logistics savings, lead time reduction, or labor cost advantages.

Even without USMCA qualification, Mexico at 10% saves over $4.6 million compared to China at 33.4%. And if Section 122 expires, the non-qualified Mexico rate drops below China's by more than $5.8 million.

Where does China still win?

Mexico doesn't win every category. For certain commodities where China has massive scale advantages, especially products with low per-unit value and high shipping tolerance, the tariff differential alone may not overcome China's manufacturing cost advantage. Certain consumer electronics, low-end plastics, and basic textile inputs still flow through China because the production cost difference exceeds the tariff penalty.

The categories shifting fastest to Mexico are those where tariff exposure is high, lead times matter, IP sensitivity is real, and the product complexity justifies the proximity advantage: automotive components, medical devices, aerospace parts, industrial equipment, and mid-to-high-value consumer goods.

How to Assess Whether Mexico's Tariff Position Works for Your Operation

The aggregate data is compelling, but tariff economics are product-specific, supply-chain-specific, and sourcing-specific. The only way to know whether Mexico's tariff position creates a financial advantage for your operation is to model it.

What does a customs analysis involve?

A thorough customs analysis starts with the bill of materials. Every component that goes into the finished product needs to be classified by HTS code, country of origin, and current duty treatment. From there, the analysis maps each component against three scenarios: the current tariff exposure (wherever the product is manufactured today), the tariff exposure if production moves to Mexico under IMMEX, and the tariff exposure if the finished product qualifies for USMCA when exported to the United States.

The analysis also needs to account for several factors that generic tariff calculators miss: USMCA Article 2.5 claws back IMMEX duty exemptions on non-FTA inputs when finished goods are exported under USMCA, with the clawback amount driven by Mexico's IGI rate (now 10–50% higher for many categories under the January 2026 reform). PROSEC and Eighth Rule registrations can reduce these rates to 0–5%. Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum (50%) apply regardless of USMCA status. And IVA certification status affects cash flow, since without the Certificación IVA/IEPS, the 16% IVA on temporarily imported goods creates a working capital drag even if the IVA is eventually recoverable.

How do you determine whether a product qualifies under USMCA?

USMCA qualification is not a binary yes-or-no for most products. It depends on the Regional Value Content calculation, which in turn depends on the value and origin of every input component. A product that doesn't qualify today may qualify with relatively minor adjustments to sourcing. Shifting one or two high-value components from a non-regional supplier to a U.S., Mexican, or Canadian supplier can push the Regional Value Content above the qualifying threshold.

The two calculation methods, Transaction Value and Net Cost, can produce different results. Some manufacturers find that they qualify under one method but not the other. Running both calculations is standard practice for any serious qualification assessment.

What is a tipping point analysis?

Beyond the static tariff picture, manufacturers also need to understand how policy scenarios could change the economics. A tipping point analysis models the sensitivity of the Mexico manufacturing decision to different variables: What happens if Section 122 expires and no replacement tariff is imposed? What if Congress enacts a new tariff mechanism at a different rate? What if Section 301 tariffs on China are partially rolled back? What if Mexico extends its January 2026 tariff reform? What if the USMCA joint review tightens rules of origin?

Each scenario shifts the advantage in a different direction. The point of the analysis isn't to predict which scenario will occur. It's to understand at what point the Mexico decision becomes clearly advantageous, clearly disadvantageous, or dependent on qualification status.

What specific information should a manufacturer bring to this analysis?

To run a meaningful customs and tariff analysis, a manufacturer needs: bill of materials detail (HTS classification, country of origin, unit cost, annual volume for each component), current duty exposure (what you're paying today on your existing supply chain), finished product classification (the HTS code as it would be classified entering the U.S. from Mexico), sourcing flexibility (which components have alternative suppliers in USMCA countries), production volume and value (annual units, unit cost, and total import value to produce dollar-denominated savings), and steel/aluminum content detail (origin and value given the Section 232 exposure).

This is the kind of analysis that Tetakawi's trade compliance and customs team supports as part of a broader evaluation of whether Mexico manufacturing makes financial sense for a specific company and product. The customs analysis sits alongside the labor cost modeling, site selection evaluation, and operational readiness assessment that together form the basis for a go/no-go decision.

Geopolitical Tipping Points: Scenarios That Change the Calculus

Tariff rates are policy instruments, and policy changes. The past 12 months alone have seen a 25% IEEPA tariff imposed, a Supreme Court ruling that struck it down, and a 10% Section 122 tariff put in its place. Manufacturers making multi-year capital allocation decisions need to plan for volatility, not stability.

Scenario 1: Section 122 expires in July 2026 with no replacement

If Congress does not act to extend or replace the Section 122 tariff before its approximately July 24, 2026 expiration, the surcharge on non-USMCA goods from Mexico drops to zero. USMCA-qualifying goods see no change (they're already exempt). Non-qualifying goods revert to standard MFN rates, typically 3–4%. This is the most favorable scenario for Mexico manufacturing.

Scenario 2: Congress enacts a new tariff mechanism

Congress could pass legislation authorizing a new tariff on Mexican imports outside of the emergency-powers framework the Supreme Court invalidated. The rate, scope, and exemption structure would depend on the legislation. USMCA exemption would likely be preserved, but the rate for non-qualifying goods could be higher or lower than the current 10%.

Scenario 3: USMCA review tightens rules of origin

If the July 2026 review results in tighter rules of origin, particularly in the automotive sector, some manufacturers may need to adjust sourcing to maintain qualification. Manufacturers already well above the qualification thresholds will be unaffected and may gain competitive advantage over competitors closer to the margin.

Scenario 4: U.S.-China trade deal reduces tariffs

If Section 301 tariffs are significantly reduced, the cost differential between China and Mexico narrows. However, even if Chinese tariffs dropped to 15%, USMCA-qualified Mexico at 0.3% would still maintain a substantial advantage. And the non-tariff factors, proximity, lead time, IP protection, supply chain resilience, remain unchanged.

Scenario 5: Mexico's tariff reform expands or extends

If Mexico extends its tariff increases beyond December 2026 or adds additional product categories, the sourcing implications for components from non-FTA countries become more permanent. Manufacturers who have already shifted supply chains to USMCA-region sourcing or who operate under IMMEX would be unaffected.

Scenario 6: IEEPA refund process creates a windfall

Manufacturers who paid the 25% IEEPA tariff between March 2025 and February 2026 are entitled to refunds under the March 4, 2026 CIT order. CBP is building automated refund functionality through its ACE system, with the first refunds expected by late April. For companies that paid significant IEEPA duties, the refund represents a one-time cash recovery that can offset the cost of tariff compliance investments, USMCA qualification work, or Mexico market-entry planning.

What does this mean for decision-making?

Across most plausible scenarios, the direction favors Mexico over China for manufacturers serving the U.S. market. The structural advantage of operating within the USMCA framework, with duty-free import capability through IMMEX (plus IVA certification) and duty-free export through USMCA qualification, is durable across a wide range of policy outcomes.

The manufacturers most exposed are those who move production to Mexico but fail to achieve USMCA qualification, don't secure IMMEX authorization with IVA certification, or don't account for Article 2.5 clawback on non-FTA inputs. They face duty exposure on both sides of the border. The customs analysis, qualification assessment, and PROSEC eligibility review should happen before the manufacturing location decision, not after.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do manufacturers operating under IMMEX in Mexico pay import tariffs?

IMMEX exempts import duties (IGI) on raw materials, components, and equipment that are temporarily imported for export-oriented production. Mexico's January 2026 tariff increases on 1,463 product categories from non-FTA countries do not apply to IMMEX manufacturers importing those same products, as long as the finished goods are exported. However, there is an important limitation: when finished goods are exported under USMCA preferential treatment, USMCA Article 2.5 (the "lesser of the two duties" rule) claws back the IMMEX duty exemption on any non-originating inputs. PROSEC and Eighth Rule programs can reduce this exposure by lowering the applicable IGI rate to 0–5% on registered inputs. The IMMEX duty exemption also does not automatically include the 16% IVA. Manufacturers must separately obtain the Certificación en Materia de IVA e IEPS from SAT to receive the IVA exemption on temporary imports. Additionally, if an IMMEX company sells any portion of its production domestically rather than exporting it, duties become payable on the corresponding inputs, with strict compliance requirements and potential criminal liability for violations.

What changed with the Supreme Court IEEPA ruling in February 2026?

On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources v. Trump that using IEEPA to impose broad import tariffs exceeded presidential authority. The 25% IEEPA tariff on Mexican imports was struck down. The administration replaced it with a 10% Section 122 tariff effective February 24, 2026 (an increase to the statutory maximum of 15% has been announced but not formalized), which expires after 150 days (approximately July 24, 2026) unless Congress acts. USMCA-qualifying goods remain exempt under Section 122. On March 4, the Court of International Trade ordered CBP to refund all IEEPA duties collected during the March 2025 to February 2026 period, approximately $166 billion from 330,000 importers. CBP expects to begin automated refunds by late April 2026.

What happens if my product doesn't qualify for USMCA?

Products manufactured in Mexico that don't meet USMCA rules of origin currently face a 10% Section 122 surcharge when entering the United States, on top of standard MFN duty rates. If Section 122 expires in July 2026, the surcharge drops to zero. However, there is no guarantee a replacement tariff won't be enacted. Non-qualification isn't necessarily permanent. Many products can be brought into compliance through targeted sourcing adjustments, shifting one or two high-value components to USMCA-region suppliers, or by using a different Regional Value Content calculation method. A detailed qualification assessment identifies exactly what changes would be required and what they would cost relative to the tariff savings.

How do Mexico's 2026 tariff increases affect U.S. companies manufacturing in Mexico?

For companies with USMCA-origin inputs, the effect is minimal. Imports from the United States into Mexico are covered by USMCA and are not subject to the new tariffs. For IMMEX manufacturers importing non-FTA components (from China, for example), the picture is more nuanced. IMMEX exempts import duties on temporary imports for export production, but when finished goods are exported under USMCA, Article 2.5 claws back that exemption on non-originating inputs based on Mexico's IGI rate. Since Mexico's IGI rates are now higher under the January 2026 reform, the Article 2.5 clawback is larger. PROSEC and Eighth Rule programs can reduce this exposure by lowering applicable rates to 0–5% on registered inputs. An additional exception: IMMEX eligibility for finished textiles and apparel was restricted in December 2024, and manufacturers in those categories now need specific authorization. The companies most affected by the reform are those importing finished goods from non-FTA countries into Mexico for domestic sale, without IMMEX status.

What is the effective tariff rate on Chinese goods entering the U.S.?

As of December 2025, the effective tariff rate on Chinese imports was 33.4%, according to the Penn Wharton Budget Model. That figure was calculated before the Supreme Court's February 2026 ruling replaced IEEPA tariffs with Section 122, though the Treasury Department has stated that overall tariff revenue is “virtually unchanged.” The rate includes layered Section 301 tariffs (7.5–100% depending on product category), Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum (50%), and the Section 122 global baseline tariff (10%). For comparison, the effective rate on USMCA-qualifying Mexican goods was 0.3% in 2024. The differential exceeds 33 percentage points, making USMCA-qualified Mexico manufacturing one of the most tariff-efficient supply chain positions available. One important caveat: Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum at 50% apply to imports from Mexico as well and are not exempt under USMCA.

Can Tetakawi help determine whether my products qualify for USMCA?

Yes. Tetakawi's trade compliance team works with manufacturers to assess USMCA qualification for specific products, including Regional Value Content calculations under both the Transaction Value and Net Cost methods, Product-Specific Rules of Origin analysis, Section 232 exposure assessment for steel and aluminum content, USMCA Article 2.5 modeling for non-originating inputs (including PROSEC and Eighth Rule eligibility), and identification of sourcing adjustments that could bring non-qualifying products into compliance. The customs analysis also covers IMMEX authorization requirements and IVA certification planning. This is typically one of the first steps in evaluating whether Mexico manufacturing makes financial sense for a particular company, alongside labor cost modeling, site selection analysis, and operational readiness assessment. Contact our team to discuss how this works for your specific situation.