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Mexico is one of Latin America's largest tissue markets, with a large converter industry and strong away-from-home (AFH) demand.
Tissue parent reels are classified under fraction 4803.00.04; the general import duty (IGI) is currently exempt (0%) for this tissue-stock input, though 16% IVA applies.
Importers must be registered in the Padrón de Importadores and clear through a pedimento; confirm the impact of the 2026 tariffs on non-FTA origins.
Converters source 14–22 GSM toilet/facial/napkin stock with 76 mm cores; a 20GP carries roughly 12–13 tons.
Mexico has one of the largest and most developed tissue markets in Latin America, with established converters, strong retail brands and high away-from-home consumption across hotels, restaurants, offices and healthcare. The country's manufacturing base serves both the domestic market and, via USMCA trade, the broader North American region.
Converters are concentrated around Mexico City/State of Mexico, Monterrey (Nuevo León), Guadalajara (Jalisco), Puebla, Querétaro and the Bajío. While Mexico has large domestic tissue producers, Chinese parent reels are competitive for specific grades and can be attractive for converters looking to diversify supply. Import planning should account for the tax treatment, the importer registry and recent tariff changes affecting non-FTA origins.
Grade and softness gaps for specific facial, napkin and AFH products.
Supply diversification away from a single domestic source.
Competitive pricing for container-quantity parent reels.
Exact machine specs including widths and 76 mm cores.
Tissue stock is classified under fraction 4803.00.04 in the TIGIE. The general tax treatment is approximately:
Component | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
IGI (general import duty) | Exempt (0%) | General rate for tissue-stock fraction 4803.00.04 |
IVA (VAT) | 16% | On import; border regions may have reduced rates |
2026 non-FTA tariffs | Verify | Additional duties may apply to non-FTA origins such as China |
Finished tissue (4818) | Varies | Converted goods, not parent reels |
Note: Mexico introduced additional tariffs on certain goods from countries without a free trade agreement (effective 2026), alongside earlier temporary tariffs covering paper and cardboard. Confirm whether these affect tissue-stock fraction 4803.00.04 and obtain the current total incidence via SAT/ANAM or your customs broker before booking.
Major ports include Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas (Pacific) and Veracruz and Altamira (Gulf). Clearance requires:
RFC and registration in the Padrón de Importadores (sector-specific where applicable);
Pedimento (customs declaration) filed by a licensed customs agent;
Commercial invoice and packing list;
Bill of Lading and delivery order;
Certificate of origin and technical/pulp/GSM specifications.
Accurate classification, value and origin documentation are essential; non-tariff regulations (such as NOM) apply only where specifically required.
Converted product | Typical GSM | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Toilet tissue | 14–22 | Virgin / recycled / blended |
Facial tissue | 14–18 | Soft, low dust |
Napkin / serviette | 16–22 | Embossing/printing-ready |
Kitchen / hardwound towel | 32–40 | High wet strength |
Core | 76 mm (3") | Width 200–2850 mm available |
Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for an RFQ;
Confirm samples (courier; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union);
Confirm MOQ (around 20 tons per grade), lead time and Incoterms (FOB/CFR/CIF/EXW);
Pay by T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy (L/C for large orders);
We arrange loading (about 26 reels of ~500 kg per 20GP) and provide the full document set for the pedimento.
The general IGI for tissue-stock fraction 4803.00.04 is currently exempt (0%), plus 16% IVA; verify the impact of 2026 tariffs on non-FTA origins such as China.
Yes, importers need an RFC and must be registered in the Padrón de Importadores, with a pedimento filed through a customs agent.
Manzanillo and Lázaro Cárdenas on the Pacific, and Veracruz and Altamira on the Gulf.
The standard IVA is 16%; eligible border regions may apply reduced rates.
About 26 reels of ~500 kg each, roughly 12–13 tons in a 20GP, depending on width and diameter.
T/T 30% + 70% before shipment or against B/L copy; L/C for large orders; sample fees via PayPal/Western Union.
Sourcing tissue paper jumbo rolls into Mexico? Send HUAXIN your target GSM, width, pulp type and volume for a fast quotation and samples. WhatsApp: +8613599169075.
