Importing a car from China to Mexico: full landed-cost guide 2026
Duties, VAT, who can import, what gets in, shipping — and the DDP price of 30 popular Chinese models in Mexico, computed by our rules engine with sources and verification dates.
Who can import and what gets in
- • Used cars may only be imported from the US / Canada (USMCA); Chinese used cars cannot enter — new cars can
- • Who can import: Mainly companies: importer registry (Padrón de Importadores) required; individuals generally cannot import new cars themselves
Tax rules and sources
- Duty 50% on Chinese-built cars (from 2026-01-01, non-FTA countries) + VAT 16%; ISAN new cars only 2–17% (hybrids halved) ↗ verified 2026-09-02
- Used imports limited to US/Canada-built cars (USMCA decree, until 2026-11-30) — Chinese-built used cars effectively cannot enter ↗ verified 2026-09-02
From 2026 Chinese-built cars pay 50% duty; the used-car decree only admits US/Canada-built cars, so Chinese cars are effectively new-only and expensive. Chinese exports to Mexico fell 31% in H1 2026.
Popular models: DDP price in Mexico
| Model | FOB | DDP |
|---|---|---|
| BYD Seal 05 DM-iQuoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Honor Edition 55KM Comfort · Plug-in hybrid · 1,497 cc | $10,685 | $32,877 |
| BYD Song Plus DM-iExample configuration (reference price) · Plug-in hybrid · 1,498 cc | $16,720 | $43,429 |
| BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2024 荣耀 · Battery electric | $16,248 | $42,605 |
| BYD Seal EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $23,748 | $55,719 |
| BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · 2027 Flash Edition 401KM Leading Edition · Battery electric | $13,033 | $36,982 |
| BYD DolphinQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · 2025 420KM Free Edition · Battery electric | $14,000 | $38,673 |
| BYD Sealion 7Quoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · Battery electric | $28,076 | $63,288 |
| BYD Han EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $24,829 | $57,609 |
| BYD Seal U (Sealion 6)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $19,964 | $49,102 |
| BYD Tang EVExample configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $72,735 |
| Geely CoolrayQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · MT · Petrol · 1,500 cc | $8,792 | $29,566 |
| Geely Xingyue L (Monjaro)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Petrol · 1,969 cc | $22,670 | $53,835 |
| Zeekr 001Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $36,723 | $78,408 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 ProExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,598 cc | $17,261 | $44,375 |
| Changan CS75 PlusExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,499 cc | $15,099 | $40,594 |
| GWM Haval H6Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,998 cc | $15,639 | $41,538 |
| Jetour T2 (Traveller)Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $19,938 | $49,057 |
| Jetour X70Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,498 cc | $13,369 | $37,569 |
| XPeng G6Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 625 Max Tech Edition · Battery electric | $26,138 | $59,899 |
| MG4 EVQuoted configuration · 2026-10-20 · International Edition · Battery electric | $10,805 | $33,086 |
| Tesla Model Y (Shanghai-built)Example configuration (reference price) · Battery electric | $33,479 | $72,735 |
| XPeng G9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 625 Max · Battery electric | $36,644 | $78,271 |
| XPeng X9Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · EV 665 Max · Battery electric | $44,192 | $91,470 |
| XPeng MONA M03Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · 2026 · 540 Plus · Battery electric | $18,386 | $46,343 |
| AITO M7Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $42,129 | $87,862 |
| AITO M9Example configuration (reference price) · Range extender · 1,499 cc | $74,565 | $144,582 |
| MG5Quoted configuration · 2026-10-18 · Petrol · 1,495 cc | $9,210 | $30,297 |
| MG7Example configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,496 cc | $17,802 | $45,321 |
| Changan UNI-VExample configuration (reference price) · Petrol · 1,494 cc | $14,017 | $38,702 |
| Changan Nevo Q05Quoted configuration · 2026-10-22 · Battery electric | $13,744 | $38,226 |
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BYD Seal 05 DM-i
PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $10,397+
BYD Destroyer 05
PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $10,685+
BYD Atto 3 (Yuan Plus)
EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $15,122+
BYD Atto 2 (Yuan Up)
EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $13,033+
BYD Dolphin
EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $14,000+
BYD Sealion 7
2026 · EV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $27,923+
BYD Sealion 07 DM-i
2026 · PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $23,282+
BYD Tang DM-i
PHEV
LandedCar ✓
FOB $23,583+
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