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Mexico Extends 'Autos Chocolate' Legalization Program to November 2026

Officials say the measure provides legal certainty under T‑MEC rules.

Overview

  • The decree was published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación and signed by President Claudia Sheinbaum along with the secretaries of Hacienda, Edgar Amador Zamora, and Economy, Marcelo Ebrard.
  • Only used vehicles manufactured or assembled in Mexico, the United States or Canada that pass safety and environmental checks and have no theft or circulation restrictions qualify for definitive import.
  • Importers must present a verifiable certification of origin to obtain preferential treatment under T‑MEC requirements.
  • Coverage cites program details that remain flashpoints for users and critics, including a 2,500‑peso fee and eligibility limited to vehicles that entered Mexico before October 19, 2021.
  • Auto industry groups warn of market distortions and corruption risks, while authorities highlight order and revenue gains; separate DOF rules updated emissions conditions for heavy diesel vehicles as part of the broader import framework.