5205.46.01NICO00
Cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number per single yarn)
Official text in the decree (Spanish): De título inferior a 125 decitex pero superior o igual a 106.38 decitex, por hilo sencillo (superior al número métrico 80 pero inferior o igual al número métrico 94, por hilo sencillo).
Rates and taxes
- General duty (IGI)
- 25%
- Duty for countries without a trade agreement
- Same as general
- Preferential duty under a trade agreement
- Varies by agreement
- IEPS excise tax
- Not applicable
- VAT (IVA)
- 16%
- Customs processing fee (DTA)
- 0.8%
- Unit of measure
- Kilogram
Permits and regulations
Legal notice: This information is for reference only and is not legal, tax or customs advice. Regulations change often and depend on the exact goods, their origin and their use. Before importing, confirm the requirements with a licensed customs broker and, if needed, independent legal counsel.
- Mexican Official Standards (NOMs)Goods must show compliance with NOMs at the point of entry (Annex 2.4.1 of the Ministry of Economy's Rules Agreement). This usually involves labeling or certification.
- Prior permit or automatic import noticeMay require a prior import permit, automatic notice or automatic permit from the Ministry of Economy.
Related promotion programs: IMMEX: sensitive goods (Annex II)
Source: the Ministry of Economy's unified LIGIE tariff (December 19, 2024), regulations and programs column; we reviewed amendments to its Rules Agreement published in the DOF through September 30, 2026.
Duty calculator
Example per 1,000 of customs value
- IGI
- $250.00
- DTA
- $8.00
- IEPS
- $0.00
- VAT (IVA)
- $201.28
- Total taxes
- $459.28
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty for tariff code 5205.46.01-00?
The general duty (IGI) is 25%. If the goods come from a country without a trade agreement with Mexico, the rate is same as general.
What permits do I need to import cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number per single yarn) into Mexico?
According to the Ministry of Economy's unified tariff, this code is subject to: Mexican Official Standards (NOMs), Prior permit or automatic import notice. This is reference information, not legal advice; confirm it with a customs broker.
How much tax will I pay in total to import cotton yarn (other than sewing thread) containing 85% or more by weight of cotton: measuring per single yarn less than 125 decitex but not less than 106.38 decitex (exceeding 80 metric number but not exceeding 94 metric number per single yarn)?
At the general rate, for every 1,000 pesos of customs value you pay about $459.28 in taxes (IGI, DTA, IEPS and VAT), not counting the prevalidation fee or broker fees.