Bring a Car to Mexico with Crypto | Bitmalo
Mexico is one of Latin America’s fast-growing spots for luxury and exotic cars, but it’s also a country with complex customs rules, strict paperwork requirements, and different registration processes at the state level. Bitmalo makes the process simple: you pick the car, pay in crypto or bank transfer, and we sort out the inspection, export, shipping, ANAM clearance, and final delivery right to your door.
How the Process Works
Your journey starts online. Once you choose a car from our Cars marketplace, we set up a professional inspection that confirms the VIN, emissions, and equipment. You’ll get a Mexico-ready report with pictures and documents that meet ANAM (Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México) standards.
When you approve the vehicle, you finalize the purchase—100% up front in USDT, BTC, ETH, or USD bank transfer. Bitmalo buys it as the official buyer, issues invoices, and arranges export clearance. From there, we ship your car either by air into Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL), or Monterrey (MTY), or by sea into Veracruz or Lázaro Cárdenas.
When it arrives, a licensed agente aduanal submits the pedimento de importación, pays the duties, and clears it through customs. We send you a clear invoice for the arrival charges (payable in crypto or bank transfer) and then deliver the car to your city using a covered transporter.
Taxes and Fees in Mexico
Bringing cars into Mexico needs a good understanding of the local taxes and fees. Usual charges include:
- Customs Duty – based on how the vehicle is classified under LIGIE/TIGIE.
- IVA (VAT) – 16%, charged after duty.
- DTA – customs processing fee.
- ISAN – new-vehicle tax, charged when applicable.
- Port and terminal charges – local handling at Veracruz, Manzanillo, or other entry points.
Bitmalo works out these costs for your VIN ahead of time so you know your total landed price even before the car is shipped.
Eligibility and Compliance
Mexico is a left-hand-drive (LHD) country, so RHD cars cannot be registered for regular road use. Bringing in used vehicles is restricted and depends on the border region and age group, but new vehicles and some special cases are possible. Bitmalo confirms if your VIN is eligible before you buy and makes sure all documents meet NOM standards for lighting, labels, and emissions.
Once customs clearance is done, we also give you a registration pack with instructions for your state’s Secretaría de Movilidad, how to get your number plate, and REPUVE registration.
Shipping and Delivery
- Air freight: 4–9 days, door-to-door. Best for high-value or urgent cars.
- Sea freight: 3–7 weeks, door-to-door, depending on the route and how busy the port is.
- Insurance: Door-to-door all-risk cover included for all shipments.
- Final delivery: Covered transport to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancún, Puebla, and other places.
Why Bitmalo for Mexico
Bringing a car into Mexico can feel like trying to find your way through a lot of confusing terms, taxes, and offices. Bitmalo gives you one reliable partner who handles everything—inspection, pedimento, duties, arrival charges, and final delivery. You pay securely with crypto or bank transfer, and we keep you informed with advance notices, estimated arrival times, and delivery schedules.
Clients also appreciate our advice after delivery, which covers state-level registration guidance and support for keeping up with the rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring a used car into Mexico?
Yes, but there are limits depending on the age and border programs. We check if it's possible for your car's VIN and state.
Is RHD allowed?
No. Mexico only permits LHD cars for regular road use.
Which ports and airports are used most often?
Sea freight: Veracruz and Lázaro Cárdenas. Air freight: MEX, GDL, and MTY.
What’s the usual shipping time?
Air: 4–9 days. Sea: 3–7 weeks. We send you an advance notice with the estimated arrival time and your delivery window.
Final Word
Mexico’s rules can seem challenging, but with Bitmalo you get a team that knows the system very well. Whether it’s a new exotic car, an eligible used import, or a collector vehicle, we deliver it with adherence to rules, openness, and peace of mind.
Please Note: This guide provides general information, not specific legal or tax advice. Requirements can differ based on the vehicle, model year, route, and state practices. Bitmalo will confirm the exact process and costs for your VIN and destination address before you make a purchase.