Shipping Electronics To Mexico: NOMs, Taxes And Amazon Rules

Shipping electronics to Mexico means meeting extra standards on top of normal customs: safety certification under NOM-001-SCFI, commercial-information labeling in Spanish under NOM-024-SCFI, and, for IT equipment, NOM-019. You also pay 16 percent IVA and any duty, with US-origin goods generally duty-free under USMCA. From July 2026, certain telecom devices face tighter compliance checks at import.

• NOM-024-SCFI-2013 requires Spanish commercial information, electrical characteristics, a Spanish manual and a written warranty for electronic and household products (DOF, Secretaria de Economia).
• NOM-001-SCFI-2018 requires safety certification for covered electrical apparatus and has been in force since May 14, 2020 (DOF).
• NOM-019-SCFI-1998 covers safety of IT and office equipment and remains in force in 2026, though flagged for review (Secretaria de Economia catalog).
• Import IVA is 16 percent nationwide; US-origin goods with a certificate of origin generally clear duty-free under USMCA (SAT, USTR).
• From July 1, 2026, certain telecom devices such as smartphones must show NOM-001 and NOM-024 compliance at import (SNICE, DOF May 29, 2026, verify current fractions).

What does it take to ship electronics to Mexico?

Meet the electronics-specific standards on top of normal customs: safety certification under NOM-001-SCFI, Spanish commercial-information labeling and a warranty under NOM-024-SCFI, and NOM-019 for IT equipment. Then pay 16 percent IVA and any duty, with US-origin goods generally duty-free under USMCA.

Electronics are one of the more regulated categories to bring into Mexico, because on top of the normal customs process they must meet Mexican standards, the NOMs, for safety and for consumer information. Three matter most. NOM-001-SCFI-2018 is the safety standard, and covered electrical apparatus generally needs safety certification before it can be sold; it has been in force since May 2020. NOM-024-SCFI-2013 is the commercial-information standard, and it requires the product to carry, in Spanish, its identity, brand, model, country of origin and responsible party, its principal electrical characteristics, a manual in Spanish, and a written warranty explaining coverage, duration and how to claim. NOM-019-SCFI-1998 covers the safety of information-technology and office equipment and remains in force in 2026, though it is flagged for review. Beyond the standards, the tax side is the usual one: 16 percent IVA applies to the customs value nationwide, and US-origin goods with a valid certificate of origin generally clear duty-free under USMCA, while non-qualifying goods pay the general tariff. For a seller, the practical implication is that electronics need their compliance prepared before they cross, because a device that arrives without the required certification or Spanish labeling can be held. BringGo Ship applies Spanish labeling and clears electronics through its licensed broker on the Laredo-Monterrey lane, so the goods arrive prepared for both the standard and the customs sides.

Which NOMs and labels do electronics need?

Safety certification under NOM-001-SCFI, commercial-information labeling under NOM-024-SCFI with a Spanish manual and warranty, and NOM-019 for IT and office equipment. The label must be in Spanish and identify the responsible party in Mexico, and safety-certified products must show it.

Getting the standards right is where electronics shipments succeed or stall, so it helps to see them side by side. NOM-024-SCFI-2013 is the one most sellers meet first, because it governs the commercial information on the product and packaging. It requires, in Spanish, the product identity, brand, model, country of origin and the name of the responsible party or importer in Mexico, plus the principal electrical characteristics, an instruction manual in Spanish, and a written warranty that states what is covered, for how long, how to claim it, and where authorized service is available. NOM-001-SCFI-2018 is the safety standard, and covered apparatus, including many devices with external power supplies, generally needs safety certification, which is a testing and certification process, not just a label. NOM-019-SCFI-1998 applies to information-technology and office equipment safety and remains in force in 2026, even though a replacement has been in draft, so treat it as current but under review. The consistent thread is that electronics need both a compliant Spanish label and, for covered goods, actual safety certification, and that the responsible party in Mexico must appear. Because certification is a process with lead time, the worst approach is to discover it at the border. Preparing the label and confirming the certification path before the goods cross, ideally at a border warehouse, is what keeps electronics moving. BringGo Ship handles the Spanish labeling and coordinates clearance so these requirements are met before entry.

What changed in 2026, and what do Amazon sellers need to know?

From July 1, 2026, certain telecom devices such as smartphones must show NOM-001 and NOM-024 compliance at import, so verify the current covered fractions before shipping. Amazon sellers must also meet the platform's product and labeling rules, including FNSKU, on top of the Mexican standards.

Two things are worth flagging for 2026. First, a regulatory change at import: effective July 1, 2026, Mexico's Secretaria de Economia removed certain exemptions so that specified telecom and electronic goods, including smartphones under particular tariff fractions, must demonstrate NOM-001-SCFI-2018 and NOM-024-SCFI-2013 compliance at the point of importation. This tightening was published in May 2026 and deferred to July, and because it is recent and the covered fraction list is specific, you should verify the current effective date and exactly which tariff fractions are covered before shipping a given device. Second, for sellers using Amazon Mexico, the platform's own product rules apply on top of the Mexican standards. Electronics must meet Amazon's category and safety requirements, be correctly barcoded, and, for FBA, carry the required FNSKU labeling, and restricted or dangerous goods have their own limits. None of this replaces the Mexican NOMs; it sits alongside them. So an electronics seller shipping to Amazon Mexico is meeting two overlapping rulebooks at once: Mexico's safety and labeling standards for import, and Amazon's product and prep rules for the marketplace. The way to keep both satisfied is to prepare compliance before the goods cross, apply the Spanish NOM labeling and the Amazon barcodes at a border warehouse, and clear customs with a broker who knows the electronics fractions. BringGo Ship runs exactly this preparation and clearance on the Laredo-Monterrey lane.

Electronics to Mexico: the main standards (2026)

Definitions

• NOM-024-SCFI: NOM-024-SCFI is the Mexican standard requiring Spanish commercial information, a manual and a written warranty for electronic and household products.
• NOM-001-SCFI: NOM-001-SCFI is the Mexican electrical safety standard, requiring safety certification for covered electrical apparatus.
• FNSKU: An FNSKU is Amazon's barcode identifying a unit within FBA, required for fulfillment on top of Mexican labeling standards.

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to ship electronics to Mexico?

Meet the electronics standards: safety certification under NOM-001-SCFI, Spanish commercial-information labeling with a manual and warranty under NOM-024-SCFI, and NOM-019 for IT equipment. Then pay 16 percent IVA and any duty, with US-origin goods generally duty-free under USMCA, and prepare compliance before the goods cross.

Which NOMs apply to electronics in Mexico?

NOM-024-SCFI-2013 for commercial information, manual and warranty; NOM-001-SCFI-2018 for electrical safety certification; and NOM-019-SCFI-1998 for IT and office equipment safety, which remains in force in 2026 though under review. The label must be in Spanish and name the responsible party in Mexico.

Do electronics need safety certification, not just a label?

Yes, for covered apparatus. NOM-001-SCFI-2018 requires actual safety certification, a testing and certification process, not just a printed label, for many electrical devices. Because certification has lead time, confirm the path before shipping rather than discovering it at the border.

What changed for electronics imports in 2026?

From July 1, 2026, certain telecom devices such as smartphones must show NOM-001 and NOM-024 compliance at import, after exemptions were removed in a May 2026 change deferred to July. Because it is recent and fraction-specific, verify the current effective date and covered tariff fractions before shipping.

How much tax do electronics pay entering Mexico?

Import IVA is 16 percent on the customs value, which applies nationwide. Duty depends on origin and classification: US-origin goods with a valid certificate of origin generally clear duty-free under USMCA, while goods that cannot prove qualifying origin pay the general tariff.

What do Amazon sellers need for electronics in Mexico?

The Mexican NOMs for safety and labeling, plus Amazon's own product, safety and prep rules, including correct barcodes and FNSKU labeling for FBA. The two rulebooks overlap, so prepare Spanish NOM labeling and Amazon barcodes before the goods cross and clear with a broker who knows the electronics fractions.

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Sources

• DOF (Diario Oficial de la Federacion) (dof.gob.mx)
• Secretaria de Economia, NOM catalog (gob.mx)
• SNICE, import compliance (snice.gob.mx)

Note: This content is for general information only and is not legal, tax or customs advice. Rates and rules can change often in 2026; verify the current details with an official source (SAT, DOF, CBP) or our licensed customs broker before acting.