Mexico Customs & Import Duty on Packages from Europe: 2026 Guide

Example 1: €200 Zara Spain Fashion Order (Clothing)

• Declared value: €200 (~USD 215 / MXN 3,600)
• Above USD 50: 19% simplified import rate: MXN 684
• Forwarding from Spain to Mexico: ~MXN 800–1,100
• Total additional costs: ~MXN 1,484–1,784
• Same items at Mexican Zara retail: typically MXN 5,000–8,000
• Net saving: approximately MXN 2,500–5,000

Example 2: €150 Sephora France Beauty Order

• Declared value: €150 (~USD 162 / MXN 2,700)
• 19% import rate: MXN 513
• Forwarding from France to Mexico: ~MXN 750–1,000
• Total additional costs: ~MXN 1,263–1,513
• Same products in Mexico (if available): typically MXN 3,500–6,000
• Net saving: approximately MXN 1,500–3,500

Example 3: €40 Beauty/Accessories Order (Under USD 50)

• Declared value: €40 (~USD 43 / MXN 720)
• Under USD 50 de minimis: no import duty
• IVA may apply depending on carrier; typically minimal
• Forwarding: ~MXN 600–800
• Total additional costs: ~MXN 600–800

SAT Declaration Requirements

Packages shipped via registered couriers (which includes Resendify's carrier partners) are processed under the simplified customs regime. Required documentation:

• Commercial invoice or packing list with accurate declared value in USD
• Recipient's RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) or CURP for customs purposes on higher-value shipments
• Accurate description of goods — SAT classifies packages by HS code based on declared content

Under-declaring the value of goods is illegal and can result in package seizure and fines. SAT inspects incoming shipments both randomly and based on risk profiling.

Which EU Categories Offer the Best Value for Mexican Buyers?

• Fashion and clothing: Zara, Mango, H&M — EU prices 40–70% below Mexican retail for the same brands. The savings easily absorb the 19% import rate.
• Beauty and skincare: Sephora France, L'Occitane, French pharmacy brands (La Roche-Posay, Vichy) — Mexico has limited availability and high markups
• Sports gear: Nike, Adidas EU — typically 30–50% below Mexican retail
• Home and lifestyle: IKEA (sold in Mexico but often limited stock), Le Creuset, Zwilling — significant price advantages
• Electronics: More complex — Mexico has specific import restrictions on some electronics categories; check before ordering

Delivery Times: Europe to Mexico

With Resendify's express courier partners, typical delivery times from Spain, France, or Germany to Mexico City are 5–10 business days door-to-door, including customs clearance. Standard economy services run 10–18 business days.