Do dietary supplements require COFEPRIS registration?

Dietary supplements require a COFEPRIS operating notice. They do not need individual sanitary registration but must comply with the Dietary Supplements Regulation.

What duty does instant coffee pay?

Instant coffee pays between 0% and 20% depending on origin. Under USMCA, instant coffee from the U.S. enters at 0%. From other origins it may pay up to 20%.

Do imported sauces need warning seals?

Yes, sauces must comply with NOM-051-SCFI. Most carry excess sodium seals. Sweet sauces like ketchup may carry excess sugar seals.

Do dietary supplements require COFEPRIS registration?

Dietary supplements require a COFEPRIS operating notice. They do not need individual sanitary registration but must comply with the Dietary Supplements Regulation.

What duty does instant coffee pay?

Instant coffee pays between 0% and 20% depending on origin. Under USMCA, instant coffee from the U.S. enters at 0%. From other origins it may pay up to 20%.

Do imported sauces need warning seals?

Yes, sauces must comply with NOM-051-SCFI. Most carry excess sodium seals. Sweet sauces like ketchup may carry excess sugar seals.

Chapter 21

Miscellaneous edible preparations

Chapter 21 covers coffee and tea extracts, yeasts, sauces, condiments, soups, ice cream, compound food preparations, and dietary supplements. It is a very diverse chapter including high-consumption products like soy sauce, mustard, mayonnaise, ketchup, isolated proteins, and dietary supplements.

Key products

Instant coffee

Sauces and condiments

Soups and broths

Ice cream

Dietary supplements

Yeasts

Isolated proteins

Beverage preparations

Common tariff headings

2101 2103 2104 2105 2106

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-051-SCFI — Labeling
NOM-218-SSA1 — Flavored beverages
NOM-169-SCFI — Instant coffee

Import notes and tips

Dietary supplements require a COFEPRIS operating notice. Sauces and condiments must carry warning seals for sodium and calories. Instant coffee must comply with NOM-169-SCFI. Ice cream requires cold chain and NOM-036-SSA1 compliance.

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Miscellaneous edible preparations

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions

Miscellaneous edible preparations

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions