Can I import coral into Mexico?

Natural coral is regulated under CITES. A CITES export permit from the country of origin and a SEMARNAT import permit are required. Only sustainably sourced coral is allowed.

What is the duty rate on natural casings?

Natural sausage casings generally pay between 0% and 10%. Those from the U.S. or Canada enter at 0% under USMCA.

What regulations apply to imported down?

Down must undergo treatment against avian pathogens and requires a SENASICA zoosanitary certificate. Absence of avian influenza is verified.

Can I import coral into Mexico?

Natural coral is regulated under CITES. A CITES export permit from the country of origin and a SEMARNAT import permit are required. Only sustainably sourced coral is allowed.

What is the duty rate on natural casings?

Natural sausage casings generally pay between 0% and 10%. Those from the U.S. or Canada enter at 0% under USMCA.

What regulations apply to imported down?

Down must undergo treatment against avian pathogens and requires a SENASICA zoosanitary certificate. Absence of avian influenza is verified.

Chapter 05

Other products of animal origin

Chapter 05 covers animal products not included in previous chapters: human hair, pig bristles, guts, bones, horns, coral, natural sponges, bile, and animal substances for pharmacy. Many of these are raw materials for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries. Some are regulated under CITES.

Key products

Natural casings

Bones and horns

Feathers and down

Natural sponges

Natural coral

Pharmaceutical bile

Pig bristles

Common tariff headings

0504 0505 0506 0507 0511

Average duty range

0–15%

Actual rates depend on the specific tariff heading, country of origin, and applicable trade agreements (USMCA, EU-Mexico FTA, CPTPP, etc.).

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

NOM-004-ZOO — Toxic residues
SEMARNAT regulation — CITES species

Import notes and tips

Coral and ivory products are restricted under CITES. Sausage casings require a zoosanitary certificate. Down and feathers require treatment against avian pathogens. Some products require a SEMARNAT permit.

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Other products of animal origin

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions

Other products of animal origin

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions