A new decree in Mexico banning finished apparel imports under the IMMEX program has sent shockwaves through the 3PL industry and e-commerce brands relying on low-cost imports from Mexico. The ban effectively nullifies many advantages of using Mexican warehouses for shipping to the US, forcing companies to scramble for alternative solutions.
Brands are rushing to bring goods into Mexico before the start of 2025, and this is already causing third-party logistics ( 3PL ) providers to work overtime. On December 19, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum issued a decree banning the import of finished apparel goods under the IMMEX program, which allows goods to move temporarily into the country duty-free if they’re intended for re-export to the U.S.
This program is designed to enable foreign companies to operate and manufacture in Mexico with low-tax structures and reduced labor costs. The immediate restrictions under the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry (IMMEX) program effectively nullify many of the advantages of lower cost importing into the U.S. from a 3PL with Mexican warehouses. Many U.S. e-commerce brands currently take advantage of this to avoid customs duties on shipments valued at $800 or less by importing goods from China into Mexico-based warehouses, before shipping them via truck to the U.S. While U.S. Section 321 laws have not been immediately impacted, the move could add further pressure on Congress to reform the legislation — especially as calls escalate to do so. One e-commerce 3PL platform that provides U.S.-based e-commerce and omnichannel brands with fulfillment and warehousing services, reportedly notified customers that it will no longer be able to import apparel into Mexico for them, declaring force majeure on their contracts. “The vast majority of their customers are apparel brands,” said Ryan Petersen, chief executive officer and founder of Flexport, in a post on X. “This has created a nightmare scenario for XB, its competitors, and the many great brands they serve. They’re scrambling to get the government to not destroy their business, and their customers are searching for solutions.” Force majeure is a clause that removes liability for a party from fulfilling contractual obligations in the event of unforeseen circumstances or an “act of God.
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