The trend of buying electric cars has been increasing, and it is becoming more and more accessible to get one with prices ranging from 19 thousand to 29 thousand pesos. However, it is important to keep in mind that import costs can significantly increase their value.
Below, we detail how much it could cost to bring an electric car to Puebla from China.
Currently there are no Mexican agencies that sell these vehicles, so they must be purchased online, specifically on sites like Alibaba.
For example, the Chang Li S1 Pro, which costs 20 thousand pesos, can be found on this platform, as well as on Mercado Libre.
Although the prices of the vehicles are attractive, the cost of shipping and shipping is not specified and must be negotiated with the seller. According to an article published on the Commerce and Customs page, importing a car can vary between 30 percent and 60 percent of the value of the vehicle.
Do electric cars pay tariffs?
From September 4, 2020 to September 30, 2024, electric vehicles will be tariff-free, so the import of these cars will not have an additional cost.
According to information from the Ministry of Economy (SE), this agreement was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation because the national production of electric vehicles is “incipient,” which is why these tariff exceptions were created.
However, although in our country there are no specific tariff taxes for the import of electric cars, there is one for the import of vehicles for the transport of more than 10 people, which is 20 percent, and another for the transport of goods, which consists of 15%.
Do electric cars pay customs?
Yes, and as mentioned above, these costs depend on the value of the vehicle, which include fees to be paid at customs such as the Customs Procedure Fee (DTA) and other corresponding fees, the Value Added Tax (VAT), as well as the permit for importing vehicles into Mexico.
Given these costs, it is essential to carry out an exhaustive analysis to determine whether importing the Chang Li S1 Pro is convenient, since the initial cost of 20 thousand pesos could increase to about 40 thousand or 50 thousand pesos.
Source: eluniversalpuebla
