Customs and International Trade Attorneys in Mexico
Tariff Classification
How much tax do I have to pay to import a product?
Tariff classification is a key step in any international trade operation.
As part of your business’s product planning and development, there will come a time when you need to determine the import duty, as it forms part of the cost of each product. This duty is established in the General Import and Export Tax Law, which assigns a numerical code to each product based on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System of the World Customs Organization. Therefore, it is necessary to study the General Rules and Supplementary Rules for the application of this law in order to identify the correct tariff code for each product.
In a highly regulated trade environment, accurately determining the applicable tariff classification for each product is essential to ensure regulatory compliance and protect our clients’ interests. Incorrect classification can result in fines, customs delays, or improper tax payments. For this reason, having specialized legal and technical support is not optional—it’s a strategic necessity.
At our firm, we offer analysis and advisory services for the tariff classification of your products.
What kinds of services are offered in relation to tariff classification?
Commercial Catalog Analysis
If you are planning to import various products, you can request a review of your commercial catalog from a tariff classification perspective. This will allow you to understand the applicable import duties for each item.
Laboratory Procedure to Identify the Product
If you're tired of having your product constantly questioned by the authorities, you can choose to have it reviewed in advance by a certified laboratory.
Expert Opinion for Legal Proceedings
If you are already involved in a legal dispute, it is very likely that you will need an expert opinion to support your position on the tariff classification.
Review of Technical Data Sheet with Legal Texts
Sometimes, what you need is not only to determine the correct tariff code, but also to identify the applicable non-tariff regulations and restrictions. To do this, we start with the product’s technical data sheet, user manuals, images, and any other relevant information to find the appropriate classification and regulatory requirements.