What standards apply to imported sausages?

Sausages must comply with NOM-213-SSA1 (processed meat products), NOM-051-SCFI (labeling), and require a SENASICA zoosanitary certificate.

What duty does canned tuna pay?

Canned tuna pays between 0% and 20% depending on origin. Under USMCA, tuna from the U.S. and Canada enters at 0%. Tuna from Thailand and Ecuador may pay 20%.

Do canned products require sanitary registration?

Processed packaged foods require a COFEPRIS operating notice and NOM-051-SCFI compliance to be marketed in Mexico.

What standards apply to imported sausages?

Sausages must comply with NOM-213-SSA1 (processed meat products), NOM-051-SCFI (labeling), and require a SENASICA zoosanitary certificate.

What duty does canned tuna pay?

Canned tuna pays between 0% and 20% depending on origin. Under USMCA, tuna from the U.S. and Canada enters at 0%. Tuna from Thailand and Ecuador may pay 20%.

Do canned products require sanitary registration?

Processed packaged foods require a COFEPRIS operating notice and NOM-051-SCFI compliance to be marketed in Mexico.

Chapter 16

Preparations of meat, fish or crustaceans

Chapter 16 covers preparations and preserves of meat, fish, crustaceans, and molluscs. It includes sausages, hams, canned tuna, sardines, and shrimp preparations. Mexico imports large volumes of canned tuna, sardines, and sausages. Products must comply with strict COFEPRIS sanitary standards and warning-seal labeling.

Key products

Canned tuna

Preserved sardines

Cooked ham

Sausages

Shrimp preparations

Pate

Jerky

Canned crab

Common tariff headings

1601 1602 1604 1605

Average duty range

0–20%

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-213-SSA1 — Processed meat products
NOM-242-SSA1 — Fishery products
NOM-051-SCFI — Labeling

Import notes and tips

Processed meat products must comply with NOM-213-SSA1. Tuna and sardines require NOM-242-SSA1 compliance. All products must carry nutritional warning seals. Sausages require a SENASICA zoosanitary certificate.

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Preparations of meat, fish or crustaceans

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions

Preparations of meat, fish or crustaceans

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions