Tariffs
Border Region (Tariffs)
Broader geographic zone than the border strip, extending to complete cities and municipalities with tariff benefits.
Broader geographic zone than the border strip, extending to complete cities and municipalities with tariff benefits.
The border region is a broader area than the border zone, encompassing complete municipalities with certain tariff benefits to promote regional economic development.
Border Zone (Tariffs)
Geographic zone of 20 km parallel to international borders with special tariff treatment for certain products.
TariffsPreferential Tariff Rate
A reduced or zero duty rate applied to imports from countries with which a free trade agreement or other preferential arrangement is in effect.
TransportationBorder Customs Office
Customs office located at country border crossings. Mexico has 19 border customs offices with the US (Nuevo Laredo, Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez, etc.) and 2 with Guatemala/Belize.