Mexico now charges a provisional antidumping duty (cuota compensatoria provisional) of USD 68.60 per unit on adult bicycles originating in China. The measure comes from a preliminary resolution of the Secretaría de Economía published in the Diario Oficial de la Federación (DOF) on October 12, 2026, and it is charged in addition to the general import duty.
This article explains what the resolution says, which bicycles are covered and what importers should check before the next shipment. It is general information, not legal advice. Reviewed on November 14, 2026.
What changed and from when
The resolution keeps the antidumping investigation open and, while it continues, imposes a provisional duty. The main points:
- Amount. USD 68.60 per piece (point 417 of the resolution). It is a fixed amount per bicycle, not a percentage of the invoice value. It is set in dollars and paid in its equivalent in Mexican pesos (point 418).
- Start date. The resolution entered into force the day after its publication, that is, on October 13, 2026 (point 427).
- Duration. The provisional duty lasts six months counted from its entry into force (point 419). The final resolution of the investigation is still pending.
- Regimes. It applies to definitive and temporary imports, so bringing the goods in under a temporary import regime does not avoid it.
- Origin, not route. It applies to bicycles originating in China regardless of the country they are shipped from.
The duty comes on top of the general import duty. According to the same resolution, imports under tariff item 8712.00.05 are subject to a 35% duty under a decree published on April 23, 2026 (point 9).
Why the Secretaría de Economía imposed it
The investigation started with a request from the national bicycle manufacturers' association (ANAFABI) and four companies in the sector, and the resolution that opened it was published in the DOF on August 13, 2025. It examines imports made during 2024.
In this preliminary stage the Secretaría found a dumping margin of USD 261.71 per piece (point 277) and material injury to domestic producers. It chose a duty lower than that margin. The resolution explains that Chinese products were on average 94% of total imports in the period analyzed, so buyers have few alternative suppliers, and that USD 68.60 is the amount it considers sufficient to remove the injury (points 412 to 415).
Which bicycles are covered
- Covered: adult bicycles with a wheel size above 20 inches, of all types. The resolution lists the commercial names: mountain bikes with or without gears, adult bicycles, urban bicycles and disassembled bicycles (points 3 and 4).
- Not covered: racing or road bicycles and electric bicycles (point 5).
- Tariff classification: the product enters under tariff item 8712.00.05, commercial identification number (NICO) 03. The duty applies to the product whether it enters under that item or under any other (points 8 and 417).
Who is affected
- Importers, distributors and retailers that buy adult bicycles made in China, whatever the port or country of shipment.
- Buyers that source from other countries. They do not have to pay if they prove that the country of origin is not China. The resolution states that origin is proven under Mexico's rules of origin for non-preferential purposes, an agreement first published in the DOF on August 30, 1994, and later amended (point 422).
- Parties to the investigation. Those that have appeared in the proceeding have 20 business days from the entry into force to submit additional arguments and evidence (point 423).
What it means in numbers
An example with round figures, not taken from any real operation: a container with 300 adult bicycles of Chinese origin generates 300 × USD 68.60 = USD 20,580 in provisional antidumping duty. The amount is the same whether each bicycle is invoiced at USD 60 or at USD 300, because the duty is charged per piece. For that reason it weighs most on low-priced models. The general import duty and other import taxes are in addition to this amount.
What to do now
- Check each model against the scope. Wheel size, type of bicycle and whether it is electric decide if the duty applies. Ask the supplier for technical sheets that show it.
- Confirm the country of origin with documents. If the bicycles are not Chinese, make sure you hold the proof of origin that the non-preferential rules require before the goods ship. The duty applies regardless of the country the goods are shipped from (point 417).
- Recalculate the landed cost per piece and update your price lists and quotes. Review who bears import duties under the Incoterm you agreed with your supplier; our Incoterms guide explains how costs are divided.
- Ask your customs broker about guaranteeing the duty. The resolution allows importers to guarantee payment of the provisional duty in one of the forms provided in the Código Fiscal de la Federación (point 421). Whether that suits you depends on your operation.
- Keep the declared value well supported. A fixed duty per piece does not replace customs valuation. See our article on undervaluation and seizure under the 2027 Customs Law.
- Watch the DOF for the final resolution. This one is preliminary. Keep in mind that the amount may change when you negotiate long-term supply contracts.
For the wider import process, see customs clearance in Mexico and the common mistakes when importing into Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the antidumping duty on Chinese bicycles in Mexico?
A provisional duty of USD 68.60 per piece, paid in pesos, in force since October 13, 2026. It is charged in addition to the general import duty.
Do electric bicycles pay the antidumping duty in Mexico?
No. The resolution excludes electric bicycles and racing or road bicycles from the product under investigation. It covers adult bicycles with a wheel size above 20 inches.
What if the bicycles are shipped from another country, such as Vietnam?
What matters is origin, not the port of shipment. Chinese-origin bicycles pay the duty regardless of the country they come from. Bicycles that originate in another country do not pay it if the importer proves that origin under the non-preferential rules of origin.
How long will the provisional duty on bicycles last?
Six months from its entry into force. The investigation continues and the final resolution has not been issued.
How Flux Forwarders can help
Flux Forwarders coordinates ocean and air freight from Asia to Mexico with a network of agents and licensed customs brokers. We do not issue tariff or origin rulings, but we can help you review the documents and the cost of a shipment before it leaves. Contact us or request a quote.
Sources
- Preliminary resolution of the antidumping investigation on imports of adult bicycles originating in the People's Republic of China, Secretaría de Economía, DOF, October 12, 2026
- DOF publications on foreign trade, Servicio Nacional de Información de Comercio Exterior (SNICE), consulted on November 14, 2026
