On October 29, 2026, the Ministry of Economy (SE) published an Administrative Order in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) establishing a prior import permit for automotive assembly materials, as part of the regulatory framework linked to the temporary tariff exemption for tariff item 9803.00.01. The new requirement takes effect on October 30, 2026.

The measure covers parts and components for automobile assembly imported by companies in the automotive manufacturing industry authorized to operate under the bonded warehouse regime for vehicle assembly and manufacturing, pursuant to the Customs Law and SE guidelines.

Context and scope of the measure

Rule 2.2.4, section III BIS — authority and authorization conditions. It provides that the General Directorate of Trade Facilitation and Foreign Trade (DGFCCE), through duly authorized officials, shall approve the permits under Annex 2.2.1, item 1.- BIS, subject to a favorable opinion from the General Directorate of Heavy and High-Technology Industries (DGIPAT). This opinion requires evidence of compliance with the guidelines issued by the SE and published through the National Foreign Trade Information Service (SNICE).

Annex 2.2.1, item 1.- BIS — goods, customs regimes and duration of the requirement. It subjects goods under tariff item 9803.00.01 to a prior permit when entered for definitive importation or under the bonded warehouse regime. Its description covers parts and components for automobile assembly by companies in the automotive manufacturing industry authorized to operate under the bonded warehouse regime for vehicle assembly and manufacturing, subject to SE guidelines. The qualification keeps the requirement aligned with the effective period of the Decree of October 13, 2026.

Key points

Legal basis: Sole Article of the Administrative Order; Rule 2.2.4, section III BIS; Annex 2.2.1, item 1.- BIS; and the Sole Transitional Article.

Immediate implications for companies

For covered companies, the Administrative Order links temporary tariff treatment to an authorization and verification mechanism. The import duty exemption does not replace the prior permit or evidence of compliance with SE guidelines; both elements must be reviewed when planning the supply of assembly materials.

Relationship between the two additions. The Annex identifies which imports require a permit; the rule determines who authorizes it and which conditions must be met. They complement each other through an express reference to the same permit. The only tariff item added by this Administrative Order is 9803.00.01.

As preparation and operational control measures, we recommend reviewing:

• Planned operations: Identify shipments and customs declarations under tariff item 9803.00.01, for definitive importation or the bonded warehouse regime, processed as of October 30, 2026.
• Guidelines and supporting file: Consult the relevant guidelines on SNICE and confirm the applicable documentation and procedure for demonstrating compliance to the DGIPAT.
• Customs clearance coordination: Verify with the customs broker that the permit has been authorized and applies to the relevant goods and operations before scheduling clearance.
• Internal controls: Update the matrix of non-tariff regulations and restrictions, operating instructions and supporting documentation for covered operations.

The Administrative Order does not specify the documents or procedure under the referenced guidelines. The supporting file must be compiled based on the guidelines issued by the SE.

Conclusions

The Administrative Order introduces an authorization mechanism linked to the temporary tariff exemption and the automotive project development objectives described in its recitals. Its regulatory effect is the prior permit for tariff item 9803.00.01, applicable as of October 30, 2026. Covered companies must review the guidelines, favorable opinion and permit alongside their import schedules.

Source: Official Gazette of the Federation, October 29, 2026. 

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