Mexico IMMEX Program — Maquiladora Manufacturing

Maquiladoras exploited duty-free imports without timely exports or proper oversight.

Key Obligations

["Register as IMMEX company to import duty-free inputs", "Export finished goods within 18 months", "Maintain inventory control system", "Annual IMMEX report to SE"]

Penalty Ranges

{"non_export": "Full duties + surcharges on non-exported goods"}

Mandatory Deadline: Ongoing

Affected HS Codes: ["ALL"]

Issuing Authority: Secretaría de Economía (SE), Mexico

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