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Mexico Landed Cost Calculator — USMCA Rates, Automotive & All Import Categories
Calculate complete landed cost for imports from Mexico. USMCA-qualifying goods receive preferential duty rates
(0% for most automotive and many industrial products vs. 2.5–25% MFN). This calculator shows both MFN and
USMCA rates, Section 232 applicability for steel and aluminum components, Section 122 surcharge, MPF, HMF,
and the total duty stack with duty savings vs. MFN rate comparison. Mexico is the largest US trade partner
and a critical link in the North American supply chain.
✓ USMCA preferential rates
✓ Section 232 applicability check
✓ Duty savings vs. MFN
✓ RVC threshold indicator
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USMCA preferential duty rates — 0% for most qualifying goods vs. 2.5–25% MFN
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Section 232 applicability — 25% steel / 10% aluminum check for auto parts and components
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Regional Value Content (RVC) requirement check — 65% for auto parts (net cost method)
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Section 122 global surcharge — 15% (active through ~July 24, 2026), stacks on MFN rate
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MPF — 0.3464% of customs value, min $32.71, max $634.62 per shipment
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Duty savings calculation — MFN rate vs. USMCA rate with annual import volume projection
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Frequently Asked Questions
What USMCA duty rate applies to imports from Mexico? +
USMCA-qualifying goods from Mexico receive 0% duty for most products — complete elimination of the base MFN tariff. For automotive parts (HTS 8708), the base MFN is 2.5%. For many machinery and equipment (Ch. 84–85), base MFN is 1.8–3.7%. For textile and apparel goods meeting the yarn-forward rule, base MFN rates of 10–17% are reduced to 0% under USMCA. To claim USMCA preference, goods must meet both a tariff classification change rule AND a Regional Value Content (RVC) threshold — typically 65% (net cost method) or 60% (transaction value method) for auto parts.
How do I qualify for USMCA preferential rates? +
To qualify for USMCA preference: (1) The good must undergo a tariff classification change — non-originating materials must become a new HTS heading or subheading in Mexico (e.g., steel sheet becomes an auto body part — different 4-digit heading); (2) The good must meet the applicable RVC requirement — 65% for most auto parts using net cost method, 60% using transaction value method; (3) The importer must possess a valid USMCA Certificate of Origin completed by the exporter in Mexico or the importer. Self-certification is permitted — the importer takes on the legal responsibility for the claim.
Does Section 232 apply to automotive parts from Mexico? +
Section 232 (25% steel, 10% aluminum) applies to steel and aluminum articles regardless of origin — including imports from Mexico. However, if steel or aluminum is incorporated into a qualifying USMCA automotive part and the importer claims USMCA preference, the steel/aluminum content may receive differential treatment under USMCA automotive rules. For example, a vehicle assembled in Mexico with US-built engine and transmission may have the steel/aluminum content treated differently than a part directly imported from China. The Section 232 rate applies to the steel/aluminum content unless the importer can demonstrate the content qualifies under USMCA de minimis or specific process rules.
What are the Mexico automotive rules of origin under USMCA? +
USMCA Annex 4-A sets specific rules for automotive products: (1) Passenger vehicles (HTS 8703) require 75% RVC and must meet labor value content requirements — 40% of net cost must be attributed to workers earning at least $16/hour by 2023; (2) Trucks (GVWR > 3856 kg) require 75% RVC; (3) Auto parts (HTS 8708) typically require 65% RVC using the net cost method; (4) Steel and aluminum parts used in vehicles must also meet trace requirements. For complex multi-country supply chains, work with a trade compliance specialist — the rules are detailed and errors can result in penalty duties plus CBP penalties.
Educational estimates only — final landed cost determined by CBP at time of entry. USMCA rules are detailed; consult a licensed customs broker or trade attorney for binding USMCA eligibility determinations. Section 122 rates active through expiration date; verify current status. AI Disclaimer · Terms