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Mexico Imposes Sugar Import Tariffs of 156% to 210.44% as Decree Takes Effect

Officials cast the step as lawful protection for a struggling sugar industry facing low global prices.

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.