On 1 January 2026, Mexico raised import duties on about 1,460 tariff codes for goods from countries that do not have a trade agreement with Mexico. Pakistan does not have a trade agreement with Mexico. Before you order, ask your customs broker whether the codes for your products are affected.
This article is general information, not customs advice. Tariff rates depend on the exact HS code.
What changed
- Increases of 5 to 50 percentage points on the listed codes
- Most affected sectors include steel, textiles, footwear, cars, plastics and consumer goods
- Goods from countries with a trade agreement, which meet its rules of origin, keep their lower rates
What it means for surgical instruments
The new list targets mainly industrial and consumer goods. Whether a medical instrument is affected depends on its exact tariff code. Surgical instruments are usually classed under HS heading 9018, but kits, cases and accessories can fall under other codes.
What to do
- Ask your supplier for the HS code of each product.
- Ask your customs broker to check the current duty for each code.
- Compare the total landed cost from each supplier, not just the factory price.
- Ask whether any temporary programmes, such as IMMEX for manufacturers, apply to you.
Price is still about total value
Even with duties, instruments from Sialkot often remain competitive because of their factory price, quality and long working life. A calculation per instrument use often shows the real value.
Plan with Tata Surgical
We provide HS codes and detailed invoices so your broker can calculate duties quickly. Ask us for a landed-cost quote.
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