Chapter 10
Chapter 10 covers cereals such as wheat, corn, rice, barley, oats, rye, and sorghum. Mexico is one of the world's largest importers of yellow corn and wheat, mainly from the U.S. White corn has special protections as the basis of the Mexican diet. Cereals are subject to tariff-rate quotas and phytosanitary regulations.
0–20%
Actual rates depend on the specific tariff heading, country of origin, and applicable trade agreements (USMCA, EU-Mexico FTA, CPTPP, etc.).
Transgenic corn has restrictions for human consumption under a presidential decree. Cereals require phytosanitary certificates and verification of absence of storage pests. Corn and wheat import quotas are administered under USMCA. Malting barley has reduced tariffs due to demand from the brewing industry.