Overview

• Starting September 4, customs will charge compensatory quotas of $0.54 to $22.50 per pair on Chinese-origin shoes declared under $22.58, with SHCP, ANAM and SAT responsible for enforcement.
• Imports at or above $22.58 per pair are exempt from the quota, and importers can avoid charges by proving non‑Chinese origin under Mexico’s origin rules.
• The Secretaría de Economía concluded an investigation opened April 26, 2024 that found dumping caused material injury, covering sandals, boots and athletic and casual shoes with synthetic or textile uppers and soles.
• A separate August 28 decree tightened controls by suspending temporary imports of finished footwear under IMMEX and requiring at least a 25% tariff on finished shoes from non‑preference countries.
• Industry chambers welcomed the measures as protection for local jobs and production, while analysts, including Banamex, warned of higher import costs that could lift retail prices and compress importers’ margins.