United States to Mexico Trade Corridor
United States to Mexico: $690.0B bilateral trade, +5.2% YoY, rank #3 corridor, 0% average applied tariff, FTA status: FTA Active.
Key facts
- Bilateral trade: $690.0B
- Year on year growth: +5.2%
- Corridor rank: #3 on ExportIQ
- Average applied tariff: 0%
- Trade agreement status: FTA Active
- Typical transit time: 1-5 days
- Key ports: Laredo, El Paso, Manzanillo, Veracruz
Trade relationship
The US-Mexico trade corridor has grown rapidly since NAFTA and now USMCA, with Mexico becoming the top US trading partner. Key sectors include automotive, electronics, and fresh produce.
Top traded products between United States and Mexico
The largest product groups on this corridor are Vehicles and parts, Electrical machinery, Machinery. Together they make up 42% of bilateral trade.
| HS Chapter | Product | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | Vehicles and parts | $130.0B | 18.8% |
| 85 | Electrical machinery | $100.0B | 14.5% |
| 84 | Machinery | $60.0B | 8.7% |
| 27 | Mineral fuels | $40.0B | 5.8% |
| 90 | Optical instruments | $25.0B | 3.6% |
| 07 | Vegetables | $15.0B | 2.2% |
Tariffs and trade agreements
The average applied tariff is 0%. Free trade agreement status: FTA Active.
Applicable trade agreements:
- USMCA
Required certifications
Exporters on this corridor should expect to provide 4 certifications.
- FDA
- NOM
- EPA
- ISO 9001
Trade logistics and key ports
Estimated transit time is 1-5 days. The corridor runs through 4 key ports.
- Laredo
- El Paso
- Manzanillo
- Veracruz
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Questions, answered
- What are the top products traded between United States and Mexico?
- Vehicles and parts, Electrical machinery, Machinery
- What is the average tariff rate for United States to Mexico trade?
- The average applied tariff rate is 0%. FTA status: FTA Active.
- How long does shipping take from United States to Mexico?
- Typical transit time is 1-5 days via Laredo and El Paso.
- How large is trade between United States and Mexico?
- Bilateral trade is $690.0B, up 5.2% year on year. It ranks #3 among the corridors ExportIQ tracks.
- Which certifications are required for United States to Mexico exports?
- Required certifications: FDA, NOM, EPA, ISO 9001.