Car Shipping - Vehicle Import to Mexico Regulations

Vehicle must meet these requirements:
1. The vehicle must be a minimum of 5 years old.
2. The vehicle may not have a value greater than US$12,000.
3. Van or station wagon passenger limits may not exceed 10.
4. The vehicle must have a gasoline engine.
5. The vehicle must be equipped with a catalytic converter.
6. The vehicle must be bought in either The United States or Canada.

Documentation Required

All documents must be under name of the person exporting the pick-up truck. The following documents are required:
1. Either a registered voter's license with a utility bill (telephone, rent receipt, electricity) or a U.S. Passport, or a Visa, or a Migration form granted by the Mexican Secretariat of Government.
2. Original title and 2 copies (front & back) of title with indication of the vehicle value.
3. Identification required by:
a. U.S. customs broker and U.S. CBP - two copies of either a Resident Alien Card, Visa, Mexican Passport, or U.S. Drivers License
b. Mexican customs broker and Aduana Mexico (Mexican customs) - Voters registration card, Consulate Issued ID or Mexican Passport.
4. Shippers Export Declaration (SED) - Obtained from a US customs broker if value of pick-up truck exceeds US$2,500.
5. Pedimento - Obtained from a Mexican customs broker. The customs broker will charge you the following fees and taxes to obtain a pedimento.

The following types of vehicles cannot be exported to Mexico:
• Sports Cars
• Convertibles
• Luxury Automobiles

Mexican Import Fees and Taxes
• Import tax - US $50-300
• Document validation fee
• Mexican value added tax
• New vehicle tax (1994 & newer vehicles only)