Mexican Customs published on November 17th, 2020, that as of December 26th, it will suspend the use of the eight-digit HS code and transition to the international standard for ten digits.

New HS Code Changes

The new HS code changes will commence on December 28th, 2020.

Impact

These changes will affect both manufacturers and importers. Product certifications based on the current HS codes will remain valid for the following year, provided they are certified before December 28. It is crucial to complete certifications by December 26 due to the weekend.

Additionally, the new ten-digit HS codes must be verified alongside the new HS codes description on January 4th, once published.

Starting December 28, all products for import must be certified under the new ten-digit HS codes, meaning all certificates must include the ten-digit code, according to Mexican Law DOF (Diario Oficial de la Federación).