Import Guide
Electronic equipment requires NOM safety certifications and telecommunications registrations. Learn the requirements for importing electronics.
Determine which safety NOMs apply based on the equipment's function and power supply.
Hire an accredited certification body (ANCE, NYCE) for the conformity certificate.
If the equipment has wireless communication capability, register it with IFT.
Classify based on the equipment's primary function and characteristics.
Customs verifies NOM certificate, IFT registration, and commercial documentation.
Pay duties and VAT. Many electronics have 0% duty under ITA.
Many electronics have 0% duty under the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). Computers, phones, and components generally pay 0%.
Many electronics are duty-free at 0% under the WTO ITA agreement
NOM certification can take weeks; start the process early
Devices with WiFi/Bluetooth require mandatory IFT registration
Lithium batteries have additional transport regulations