Mexico’s Economy Ministry will issue a decree that bars the entry of finished footwear under the IMMEX temporary-import scheme, closing a loophole that had allowed shoes to enter the country free of duty. Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said all imported shoes will now be subject to a tariff of at least 25%, declaring “Ya basta… Se acabó” as he announced the measure at an industry event in León, Guanajuato, the heart of Mexico’s shoe manufacturing sector. The decision follows a 159% surge in footwear imports since 2022, with volumes climbing from 3.79 million to more than 40 million pairs in 2024. Industry leaders say the influx undermined local producers, who employ roughly 120,000 workers. Ebrard added that the government will next target technical smuggling practices that understate import prices, aiming to put domestic manufacturers on a more even footing with competitors from Asia, particularly China.
Marcelo Ebrard anunció que el gobierno emitirá un decreto para prohibir la importación de calzado terminado bajo el esquema del programa IMMEX, que exenta del pago de aranceles. Esto esponde al abuso del programa, que ha generado competencia desleal. https://t.co/S0uTwBrKwY
Empresas | El secretario de Econommía afirmó que ya no habrá IMMEX de calzado, como lo había solicitado la industria nacional. 👞👢 https://t.co/9NVsAcrdQ3
Mexico Economy Minister: Footwear Imports To Mexico To Have 25% Tariffs