
Mexico's 1,463 Tariff Lines and 25–35% Textile Duties: Chinese Fabric Imports Down 21.4% Without Local Fill-In — The 2027 Semi-Finished + Nearshore Playbook and the Guadalajara Fair Window
In 2026 Mexico added duties of 10–50% across 1,463 tariff lines — textiles at 25–35%, apparel up to 45%; Chinese textile imports fell 21.4% in January–May to $1.499 billion while local output still contracted 7%. Import substitution is replacing finished goods, not fabric-making capacity. This briefing maps the three tariff rounds, the 19%→33.5% courier rate, IMMEX/PROSEC temporary import and USMCA origin routes, product and semi-finished-form strategies for sofa upholstery, blackout roller fabric, sheers and rugs, plus the buyer window at Expo Mueble Internacional in Guadalajara on February 17–20, 2027 — with ten practical steps.




