How will the changes in Mexico customs regulations impact shipping?

In January 2025, Mexican customs authorities implemented more stringent inspection protocols. We wanted to provide you with more information on what has changed and how this could affect parcels going to customers in Mexico.

• Enhanced Customs Scrutiny: Customs agents are seizing select shipments for detailed inspection of prohibited goods. We have seen these inspections cause significant delays or indefinite holds, even if the packages do not contain prohibited items.
• Affected Product Categories: We have seen an increased customs hold for certain items, including:
  • Vitamins and Supplements
  • Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) Food and Beverage products (including coffee and tea)
  • Makeup and Cosmetics
  • Body and Facial Oils
  • Footwear
• Tax ID Requirement: An RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes, the Mexican tax ID) must be included on all shipping labels and customs declarations, regardless of the parcel's value. Failure to include this information can cause customs delays or delivery failures. Mexican customs requires this identification for all incoming packages. 

Note: Items that are seized by Mexican customs cannot be returned, and shipping insurance does not cover these packages. Passport cannot influence Mexican customs procedures or guarantee the clearance of specific shipments since these decisions can only be made by customs authorities.

If you’d like to understand your current options, please reach out to our team to discuss further strategies for navigating these changes. We are happy to help in any way we can. We are actively tracking these developments and will notify you of any significant changes in customs enforcement patterns or regulations.