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Importing Cosmetics into Mexico: Tariff Codes and Clearance Preparation

EasyComply Regulatory Team2026-11-055 min read
Updated 2026-11-05Regulatory review 2026-11-03
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The word “cosmetic” alone does not determine import paperwork. Check the current measures against the precise tariff classification.

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Classify the goods and code before deciding permits

A Mexican cosmetics import review begins with the product’s legal classification and proposed TIGIE/NICO code. Sanitary-control annexes set measures by tariff code and conditions. Do not assume every cosmetic requires, or is exempt from, a COFEPRIS permit or sanitary notice.

The 2020 sanitary-control agreement and its amendments identify covered goods through annexes and tariff information. A 2022 amendment aligned the annex with the new TIGIE/NICO nomenclature; the 2024 amendment addressed a toy tariff line and is not a general cosmetics authorization. Whether a shipment triggers a procedure must still be checked against its exact code and the current annex. [MX-IMPORT-AGREEMENT][MX-IMPORT-AGREEMENT-AMENDMENT-2022-09][MX-IMPORT-AGREEMENT-AMENDMENT-2024-03][MX-COFEPRIS-IMPORT]

Verify in sequence before clearance

  1. Confirm whether the product is a general cosmetic or has another regulatory classification, and document the intended use and full goods description.
  2. Have the Mexican importer or customs broker confirm the TIGIE tariff line and NICO.
  3. Check the then-current sanitary agreement and annexes for the code, shipment conditions and required procedure.
  4. If a tariff entry triggers a sanitary permit or notice, file under the applicable homoclave and platform.
  5. Reconcile product descriptions, quantities and versions across commercial documents, goods, labels and technical records.

Keep clearance records aligned with the goods

RecordCheck
Product and codeProduct category, use, description, TIGIE and NICO.
Import procedurePermits/notices triggered by current annexes, filer, platform and evidence.
Trade documentsInvoices, packing lists, transport and origin records match the goods.
Labels and product recordsFinal Spanish label, lot, formula version and available safety and quality records.

Sources: [MX-IMPORT-AGREEMENT][MX-IMPORT-AGREEMENT-AMENDMENT-2022-09][MX-COFEPRIS-IMPORT][MX-NOM-141]

NOM-141 has specific rules for imported products’ responsible-party details and when they may be added. This does not mean every label field can be added after clearance. Review the entire label first and plan any permitted local additions. [MX-NOM-141]

TIGIE/NICO classification and import controls affect clearance. Recheck the official annex in force for each shipment; an old classification, checklist or permit from another market does not replace that review.

  • The importer or broker confirms the precise code and retains the basis.
  • Each sanitary import procedure is tied to a specific annex entry.
  • Goods, labels and clearance documents describe the same product.

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Official Sources

#AuthorityDocumentLocatorPublished / EffectiveLink
1Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la UniónLey General de SaludArticles 269–272, including Articles 270 and 271 Bis; reforms through 2026-01-15— / —Official source
3COFEPRISImportaciones: trámites sanitarios COFEPRISImport procedures by category and homoclave, including cosmetics; confirm whether each applies to the exact goods— / —Official source
4Diario Oficial de la Federación / Secretaría de SaludAcuerdo que establece mercancías sujetas a regulación de la Secretaría de Salud en importación y exportaciónBase agreement and Annex I; determine controls by the exact tariff line and NICO, then check amendments in force for each shipment2020-12-26 / —Official source
5Diario Oficial de la Federación / Secretaría de Economía / Secretaría de SaludModificación al acuerdo de regulación sanitaria de mercancías de importación y exportaciónAnnex I(b): adds tariff line for SARS-CoV-2 vaccines; not a general cosmetics control2021-02-23 / 2021-02-24Official source
6Diario Oficial de la Federación / Secretaría de Economía / Secretaría de SaludModificación al acuerdo de regulación sanitaria de mercancías de importación y exportaciónAnnex I(c) and (j): updates precursor-chemical tariff entries and related controls; check current code entries2022-01-28 / —Official source
7Diario Oficial de la Federación / Secretaría de Economía / Secretaría de SaludModificación al acuerdo de regulación sanitaria de mercancías de importación y exportaciónAnnex I update harmonizing tariff lines with the 2022 TIGIE and NICO; exact entries must be checked2022-09-01 / —Official source
8Diario Oficial de la Federación / Secretaría de Economía / Secretaría de SaludModificación al acuerdo de regulación sanitaria de mercancías de importación y exportaciónAnnex I(f), tariff line 9503.00.23 and NICO for specified inflatable toys; not evidence of a blanket cosmetic import requirement2024-03-22 / 2024-03-22Official source
9Diario Oficial de la Federación / Secretaría de SaludNOM-141-SSA1/SCFI-2012, Etiquetado para productos cosméticos preenvasadosSections 5.1–5.3 and normative Appendix A; read with the 2014 amendment and current PLATIICA status2012-09-19 / 2012-12-18Official source
10Diario Oficial de la Federación / Secretaría de SaludNOM-259-SSA1-2022, Buenas prácticas de fabricación en productos cosméticosScope and sections 5–16; process/import, quality, complaints, returns, recalls, deviations and documentation; read the final transition rule in the 2022 amendment2022-07-05 / —Official source

Disclaimer

This article is for general information and does not constitute legal or regulatory advice. Check the official source and your product facts before making a market decision.

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