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NOM-160-SCFI-2003

Commercial practices — Used vehicles of foreign origin

Establishes commercial practices and requirements for the definitive import and sale of used vehicles of foreign origin in Mexican territory.

Last updated: 2024-12-01

Applicable products

Used American vehiclesUsed imported vehiclesUsed trucksUsed pick-ups

Related tariff chapters

Chapter 87

Requirements

  • Vehicle age permitted per current decree
  • Title of ownership from country of origin
  • Non-theft verification (NICB/NMVTIS)
  • Environmental vehicle verification
  • Import tax payment

Compliance steps

1

Verify eligibility

Confirm the vehicle meets age and characteristic requirements per the current import decree.

2

Obtain documentation

Gather title of ownership, non-theft report, and vehicle verification from country of origin.

3

Import declaration

Process the definitive import declaration with a customs broker.

4

Tax payment

Calculate and pay import duties, VAT, and ISAN as applicable.

5

Vehicle registration

Register the vehicle in the Mexican vehicle registry.

Penalties for non-compliance

Vehicle seizure, fines up to 75,000 UMA, criminal liability for smuggling if legal process is not followed.

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