Import Guide
Imported beer requires SAT tax stamps and is subject to IEPS. Learn the regulatory and tax requirements.
Register the beer as an alcoholic beverage with COFEPRIS.
Apply for SAT tax stamps for each imported container.
NOM-142 with alcohol content, health warnings, and importer data.
Beer is classified under 2203.00.01.
Affix SAT stamps to each container before clearance.
Pay duty (20%), VAT (16%), and IEPS (26.5% for beer).
Duty: 20% general. IEPS: 26.5% (beer is under 14% ABV). With FTAs: duty may be 0% but IEPS always applies.
IEPS of 26.5% is a significant cost; include it in analysis
Tax stamps take several weeks to obtain
Craft beer has the same requirements as industrial beer
Labeling must include mandatory health warnings