In 2026, Mexico adjusted import duty rates for a large number of tariff lines; the scope and extent of these adjustments are subject to the tariff schedule published in the Official Gazette of Mexico. For shipments processed through Meitiao\u2019s Full warehouses and local overseas warehouses,Shipments within Mexico<\/strong>For Chinese sellers, rising import costs will directly eat into the remaining gross profit after the platform\u2019s deductions.<\/p>\n Against this backdrop, PROSEC (Programas de Promoci\u00f3n Sectorial, or Sectoral Promotion Programs)\u2014which had previously attracted attention only from large manufacturing companies\u2014has begun to catch the eye of cross-border sellers. Its core logic is straightforward: eligible manufacturing companies can benefit from preferential tariff rates\u2014lower than the standard rates\u2014when importing specific machinery, equipment, and raw materials used in their respective industries.<\/p>\n PROSEC is administered by the Mexican Ministry of Economy (Secretar\u00eda de Econom\u00eda) and is intended for companies registered in Mexico.Manufacturing Enterprise (Legal Entity)<\/strong>...granted by industry category. Approved enterprises are assigned a registration number, which they use when filing import customs declarations to apply preferential tax rates to the tariff codes listed on the schedule.<\/p>\n There are a few key points that need to be verified in advance:<\/p>\n Many sellers confuse PROSEC and IMMEX, but in fact, they address different stages of the process:<\/p>\n Therefore, in practice, the two systems are often used in conjunction: IMMEX is used to process export-oriented materials, while PROSEC is used to process inputs intended for the Mexican domestic market. It is important to note that each system has its own separate declaration, record-keeping, and audit requirements; using them together effectively doubles the compliance workload.<\/p>\n First, have a local accountant or customs consultant conduct an industry and tariff code comparison to confirm that your import tariff code is included in the applicable list; then, assess whether to establish a local manufacturing entity or partner with an existing, qualified local factory; and finally, proceed with the registration application. If you reverse this order, you may easily end up in a situation where you have obtained the necessary qualifications but cannot use the tariff code.<\/p>\n Qicaiying can assist in connecting you with licensed local accountants and customs service providers in Mexico to complete entity establishment, RFC registration, and a preliminary assessment of PROSEC eligibility. Specific conclusions are subject to official announcements from Mexico\u2019s Ministry of Economy and the Tax Administration.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Following Mexico\u2019s imposition of tariffs on 1,463 tariff lines, Chinese sellers on Mercado Libre who ship locally from the U.S. have begun recalculating their import costs. The PROSEC Industry Promotion Program allows eligible manufacturing enterprises to import specific machinery, equipment, and raw materials at preferential tax rates, making it one of the few policy tools capable of offsetting the pressure from tariffs. This article outlines the eligible entities under PROSEC, the logic behind the industry list, how it can be combined with IMMEX, and three prerequisite issues that must be confirmed before implementation.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":18470,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13,17,18,127],"tags":[2397,2398,2399,2334],"class_list":["post-18471","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guide","category-allguide","category-recomguide","category-mexican-meikeduo","tag-prosec","tag-immex","tag-2399","tag-2334"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is PROSEC, and who is eligible to apply?<\/h2>\n
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PROSEC and IMMEX: It\u2019s Not an Either\/Or Choice\u2014They\u2019re Two Separate Matters<\/h2>\n
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Three Prerequisite Issues That Must Be Confirmed First<\/h2>\n
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Recommended Landing Order<\/h2>\n