4818.20.01NICO00
Handkerchiefs, make-up removal wipes and towels
Official text in the decree (Spanish): Pañuelos, toallitas de desmaquillar y toallas.
Rates and taxes
- General duty (IGI)
- 25%
- Duty for countries without a trade agreement
- Same as general
- Preferential duty under a trade agreement
- Varies by agreement
- IEPS excise tax
- Not applicable
- VAT (IVA)
- 16%
- Customs processing fee (DTA)
- 0.8%
- Unit of measure
- Kilogram
Permits and regulations
Legal notice: This information is for reference only and is not legal, tax or customs advice. Regulations change often and depend on the exact goods, their origin and their use. Before importing, confirm the requirements with a licensed customs broker and, if needed, independent legal counsel.
The Ministry of Economy's unified tariff lists no non-tariff regulations for this code.
Related promotion programs: Chetumal free zone, PROSEC sector program (art. 4)
Source: the Ministry of Economy's unified LIGIE tariff (December 19, 2024), regulations and programs column; we reviewed amendments to its Rules Agreement published in the DOF through September 30, 2026.
Duty calculator
Example per 1,000 of customs value
- IGI
- $250.00
- DTA
- $8.00
- IEPS
- $0.00
- VAT (IVA)
- $201.28
- Total taxes
- $459.28
Frequently asked questions
What is the import duty for tariff code 4818.20.01-00?
The general duty (IGI) is 25%. If the goods come from a country without a trade agreement with Mexico, the rate is same as general.
What permits do I need to import handkerchiefs, make-up removal wipes and towels into Mexico?
The Ministry of Economy's unified tariff lists no non-tariff regulations for this code. This is reference information, not legal advice; confirm it with a customs broker.
How much tax will I pay in total to import handkerchiefs, make-up removal wipes and towels?
At the general rate, for every 1,000 pesos of customs value you pay about $459.28 in taxes (IGI, DTA, IEPS and VAT), not counting the prevalidation fee or broker fees.