Overview
- The decree, published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación by Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, takes effect on November 11.
- A 210.44% rate applies to liquid refined and inverted sugar, while most cane and beet sugar classifications face 156%.
- The change replaces specific per‑kilogram duties of $0.36, $0.338 and $0.39586 with ad valorem rates tied to product category.
- Imports from WTO members are covered except shipments from partners with trade‑opening agreements such as under T‑MEC.
- The government cites over‑supply, falling international prices and technical smuggling, saying the measure aligns with WTO rules, the Law of Foreign Trade and constitutional authority.