This rates only apply for merchandise under US$1000 dollars of declared value CIF (cost, insurance and freight). They are equally applied for all types of products. Books, magazines, catalogs, and general documentation do not pay taxes.

Compensatory Rates (anti-dumping rates): For chinese products (specially toys and clothing) compensatory rates from 80% to 350% of the merchandise value are applied. List of products with compensatory rates

Import Declaration: Merkalink uses a simplified courier service import declaration. The merchandise imported under this type of declaration are for personal use only, and not for reselling in Mexico (It's a NON DEDUCTIBLE Import declaration). For further information send an e-mail to: Customer Service. See information about Invoicing too

Origin of the product: The origin of the product is the place where the merchandise was manufactured (it is not the place where the product is bought). For further information about the rules of origin, send us a mail to : Customer Service

Minimum Estimated Prices: There are some products in which the minimum estimated prices are applied. A value set under the customs' value cannot be declared. List of products with minimun prices

Volumes and Product Types: A Merkalink.com client can make all the deliveries he requires as long as the total value of each shipment does not exceed US$1000 dollars, including delivery and taxes in the United States. The amount restrictions per shipment should be watched - List of amounts

Products of Restricted Importation: All kinds of weapons, inflammable, toxic and dangerous products; used computer equipment; all kinds of fresh food, seeds, medicines; all kinds of medical instruments; pornographic material. All kind of cosmetic articles. Clothes and shoes of second-hand. Toys of second-hand.

All types of shoes, regardless of kind or country of origin

Restrictions in the Products' Transportation in Mexico
Prohibited Products: Alcoholic drinks, perishable and easily rotten products, animal leather, fake merchandise known as "pirate". Firearms, lab samples (of special handling, toxic, or dangerous), animals (alive or dead), repair materials with liquid remains, extraordinary valued products and precious stones, money or coins, metals, negotiable credit instruments, natural plants, liquids, pornographic material, any kind of cold steel, glass (in any form), psychotropic substances (chemical precursories and basic chemical products). The materials restricted by IATA are also excluded: explosives, compressed gases, inflamable liquids, inflamable solids, magnetic objects, oxivizing materials, radioactive products, toxic articles, irritating materials, infectious substances and/or products that could damage the airplane structure, and those containg inherent characteristics from the mentioned above. Customer Service

Products with Compensatory Rates, Origin: Popular Republic of China

Fractions	Product
Different Fractions	All clothing for men, women, or children, specially the ones containing cotton.
8509.40.01	Blenders
8509.40.02	Squeezers and Juice Extractors of 200-300 watts
8516.71.01	Electric Coffee Machines
8518.21.01	Tweeters MTLC-1
Different Fractions	All kinds of toys

This is a partial list, for futher information send an e-mail to: informes@merkalink.com.mx

Detail of Products with Minimum Estimated Price (expressed in US dollars)

Fraction	Price	Product
6109.10.01	$1.80 per piece	All kinds of cotton shirts
6201.13.99	$20.40 per piece	All kinds of coats for men and boys
6203.11.01	$103.40 per piece	Wool suits for men
6203.31.01	$72.20 per piece	Wool jackets for men
8509.40.01	$27.25 per piece	Blenders
8516.50.01	$120 per piece	Microwave ovens
8516.71.01	$19.82 per piece	Electric coffee machines
8517.21.01	$200 per piece	Telefax
8528.12.01	$135 per piece	14" Television
8528.12.02	$180 per piece	20" Television
6203.41.01	$31.09 per piece	Wool or fine hair trousers
6204.44.99	$27.25 per piece	Hand-made dresses
9503.49.99	$4.50 per Kg	Toys
9503.50.99	$2.50 per Kg	Music instrument toys
9503.80.99	$1.80 per Kg	Other toys and motor toys
9505.10.01	$4.80 per Kg	Products for Christmas parties

This is a partial list, for further information send an e-mail to: Customer Service

Maximum amount of products per shipment (the delivered products must be classified in one of these categories):

Amount	Product
10 pieces	Canned food
10 pieces	Toys
2 pieces	Electronic Toys
10 pieces o 3 sets	Domestic Use Furniture
10 pieces	Clothing and Accesories
10 Pares o pieces	Wearing shoes and its parts
1 piece	Sports Equipment
1 piece	Motorcycle
1 piece	Bicycle
5 pieces	New tyres for Automobile, Van, Truck and Bicycle
6 pieces	Electrical Household Appliances
5 pieces	Computer Equipment Parts
1 set	Professional Equipment
2 sets	Tools
20 pieces	Imitation Jewelery
3 sets	Jewelery
20 pieces	Recorded Discs, Cassettes, and Compact Discs
3 pieces	Hunting trophies

This is a partial list, for further information send an e-mail to: Customer Service