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Import Guide

How to import oils and fats to Mexico

Edible oils and fats must comply with NOM labeling and quality standards. Learn the requirements for importing oils to Mexico.

Related tariff chapters

Chapter 15

Animal or vegetable fats and oils

1509.10.011507.90.99

Required documents

  • Import declaration
  • Commercial invoice
  • Quality certificate
  • Labels per NOM-051-SCFI
  • Certificate of origin
  • Lab analysis

Applicable regulations

  • NOM-051-SCFI — Food labeling
  • NOM-186-SSA1 — Olive oil and edible vegetable oils
  • NOM-187-SSA1 — Lard and fats
  • SENASICA — Requirements for animal fats

Step-by-step import process

1

Classify the product

Determine if vegetable oil, animal fat, or essential oil; regulations differ.

2

Check applicable NOM

Edible oils must comply with NOM-186 or NOM-187 by type.

3

Prepare labeling

NOM-051 with nutrition facts, warning seals, and importer information.

4

Tariff classification

Classify by origin (vegetable/animal), oil type, and refining.

5

Sanitary verification

Documentation inspection and possible sampling to verify quality.

6

Customs clearance

Pay applicable duties and taxes.

Common duty rates

Tariffs: olive oil 10-20%, seed oils 10-15%, animal fats 10%. Under USMCA: 0% for many oils from U.S./Canada.

Tips and recommendations

Extra virgin olive oil has a protected denomination; verify quality

NOM-051 warning seals are mandatory for edible oils

Animal fats may require zoosanitary permits

Verify correct denomination per NOM-186

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