Import tax revenue in Mexico totaled 173.619 billion pesos in 2025, a cumulative increase of 129.8% compared to 2021.

Over these four years, this indicator showed a steady upward trend. The baseline figure for 2021 was 75.539 billion pesos.

Import tax revenue in Mexico

Mexico collected more in import taxes in 2025 due to increased trade volume, rising international prices for goods, and more efficient customs enforcement. Despite the peso’s appreciation against the U.S. dollar, the tax base grew due to real and administrative factors.

Previously, this revenue rose from $75.539 billion in 2021 to $93.672 billion in 2022. It then increased from $100.710 billion in 2023 to $137.822 billion in 2024.

Digital Platforms

Meanwhile, the General Import Tax (IGI) recorded an annual real growth rate of 21.4%, the second-highest in history. This performance is linked to a structural shift in tax revenue resulting from measures implemented in 2024 and 2025. These measures permanently increased tax collection.

Among the factors driving this result are regulatory adjustments applicable to digital platforms and low-value (de minimis) imports. Also noteworthy are the revision of the tariff schedule for countries without trade agreements and the strengthening of customs enforcement and the fight against smuggling.

Together, these measures not only increased revenue but also improved competitive conditions. Furthermore, they reduced undervaluation, strengthened domestic industry, and protected strategic supply chains linked to Mexico’s main trading partners.

Tariff Increases

Effective January 1, 2026, Mexican customs authorities raised import tariffs on light vehicles from 15% and 20% to 50%, and increased tariffs on 74 classifications of auto parts from a range of 0% to 35% to a range of 10% to 50%.

These tariff increases are part of a broader package covering 1,463 tariff lines for automotive products, textiles, clothing, plastics, steel, household appliances, aluminum, toys, furniture, footwear, leather goods, paper and cardboard, motorcycles, and glass.