Tariffs. Customs. Trade Remedies

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Alexandra Badillo Kúsulas (Mexico)

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On 30 September 2025, the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF) the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of PVC tarpaulins with textile reinforcement originating from China (“Initial Notice”). Below are key highlights and guidance: Background A Mexican producer requested the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation, arguing that imports of the product in question from 1 January 2022, to 31 December 2024, were made under dumping conditions (i.e., price discrimination).…

On September 30, 2025 the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette (“DOF”, for its acronym in Spanish) the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of steel cables originating from Malaysia and Vietnam (the “Initial Notice”). The notice identifies 42 importers, and 20 exporters, as potentially interested parties. Below are key highlights and guidance: BackgroundA Mexican producer requested the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation, arguing that imports of the product in question…

On 29 September 2025, the Ministry of Economy published in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF) the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation concerning imports of self-adhesive paper tapes originating China (“Initial Notice”). Below are key highlights and guidance. Background A Mexican producer requested the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation, arguing that imports of the product in question from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2024, were made under dumping conditions (i.e., price discrimination). Product Under Investigation…

As part of the 2026 Economic Package, submitted by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (“SHCP”) on September 8, 2025, Mexico introduced an initiative to reform the Tariff of the General Import and Export Tariffs Law. This initiative seeks to strengthen the domestic market and promote national production through tariff adjustments. Key points include: This initiative was presented on September 9, 2025, and is pending legislative review. Although it is not classified as preferential,…

As part of the 2026 Economic Package, submitted by the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (“SHCP”) on September 8, 2025, an initiative to comprehensively reform the Customs Law was introduced, with the goal to improve operational efficiency at customs, strengthen tax collection, and combat tax evasion and smuggling. The initiative proposes to amend, add, and repeal various provisions, focusing on: Institutional and technological strengthening• Redefinition of powers between Mexican Customs Agency (“ANAM”) and Tax…