Yesterday, August 28, 2025, the Office of the President of the Republic, through the Official Gazette of the Federation, published a significant amendment to the IMMEX Decree, which substantially expands the list of goods that may no longer be temporarily imported under this Program. This amendment will enter into force today, August 29, 2025.

 Reasons for the amendment:

• Significant growth in imports of finished footwear: A 159% increase was recorded in 2024, along with non-compliance in returns, raising concerns over the displacement of domestic production.
• Damage to the national industry: The uncontrolled expansion negatively affected the footwear and textile sectors, resulting in job losses, reduced production, and decreased installed capacity.
• Preventing irregular practices and strengthening competitiveness: The measure seeks to counter technical smuggling and protect key industries in the country.

Among the goods that may no longer be temporarily imported under the IMMEX Program as a result of this amendment are:

• Sugars and alcohols (Chapters 17, 18, 21, 22)
• Tires (Chapter 4012)
• Apparel and textiles (Chapters 61 and 62)
• Household textile articles (Chapter 63)
• Footwear (Chapters 64.01 to 64.05)
• Bedding and household articles (Chapter 94.04)

Attached to this notice is a file titled “Restricted Goods – IMMEX Decree”, where you may consult the 370 restricted HTS codes.

J.A. DEL RÍO offers a wide array of specialized consulting services to assist you with these and other matters, in order to ensure that your project complies with the applicable characteristics  contained in this agreement.

If you have any questions, J.A. DEL RÍO can provide you with our experts to advise in matters concerning compliance with your legal and tax obligations. Once again, please let us know if we may be of any further assistance to you at: contacto@jadelrio.com