Import a Car to Mexico with Crypto | Bitmalo

Mexico is one of Latin America’s fastest-growing destinations for luxury and exotic cars, but it’s also a country with complex customs rules, strict paperwork requirements, and state-level registration differences. Bitmalo simplifies the process: you choose the car, pay in crypto or bank transfer, and we handle inspection, export, shipping, ANAM clearance, and final delivery to your door.

How the Process Works

The process starts online. Once you select a car from our Cars marketplace, we organise a professional inspection that verifies the VIN, emissions, and equipment. You’ll receive a Mexico-ready report with photos and documents aligned to ANAM (Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México) standards.

When you approve the vehicle, you settle the purchase—100% up front in USDT, BTC, ETH, or USD bank transfer. Bitmalo purchases as buyer of record, issues invoices, and organises 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.

On arrival, a licensed agente aduanal files the pedimento de importación, settles duties, and clears customs. We transparently re-invoice arrival charges (payable in crypto or bank transfer) and then deliver the car to your city on a covered transporter.

Taxes and Fees in Mexico

Importing a car to Mexico requires a thorough understanding of local tariffs. Typical charges include:

• Customs Duty – based on vehicle classification under LIGIE/TIGIE.
• IVA (VAT) – 16%, applied after duty.
• DTA – customs processing fee.
• ISAN – new-vehicle tax, applied when relevant.
• Port and terminal charges – local handling at Veracruz, Manzanillo, or other gateways.

Bitmalo calculates these costs for your VIN upfront so you know your full landed price before the car even ships.

Eligibility and Compliance

Mexico is a left-hand-drive (LHD) country, and RHD cars cannot be registered for normal road use. Imports of used vehicles are restricted and vary depending on the border region and age category, but new vehicles and certain exceptions are viable. Bitmalo confirms eligibility for your VIN before purchase and aligns documentation with NOM standards for lighting, labels, and emissions.

Once customs clearance is complete, we also provide a registration pack with guidance for your state’s Secretaría de Movilidad, plate issuance, and REPUVE inscription.

Shipping and Delivery

• Air freight: 4–9 days door-to-door. Ideal for high-value or urgent cars.
• Sea freight: 3–7 weeks door-to-door depending on route and port congestion.
• Insurance: Door-to-door all-risk cover included on all shipments.
• Last mile: Delivery by covered transport to Mexico City, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancún, Puebla, and beyond.

Why Bitmalo for Mexico

Importing a car into Mexico can feel like navigating a maze of acronyms, taxes, and offices. Bitmalo provides a single accountable partner who manages everything—inspection, pedimento, duties, arrival charges, and final delivery. You pay securely in crypto or bank transfer, and we keep you updated with pre-alerts, ETAs, and delivery timelines.

Clients also value our post-delivery guidance, which includes state-level registration advice and support for ongoing compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import a used car to Mexico?
Yes, but restrictions apply depending on age and border programs. We evaluate feasibility for your VIN and state.

Is RHD allowed?
No. Mexico only allows LHD cars for normal road use.

Which ports and airports are most common?
Sea freight: Veracruz and Lázaro Cárdenas. Air freight: MEX, GDL, and MTY.

What’s the typical transit time?
Air: 4–9 days. Sea: 3–7 weeks. We send you a pre-alert with ETA and your delivery window.

Final Word

Mexico’s rules can seem daunting, but with Bitmalo you gain a team that knows the system inside and out. Whether it’s a new exotic, an eligible used import, or a collector vehicle, we deliver it with compliance, transparency, and peace of mind.

Disclaimer: This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Requirements can vary by vehicle, model year, route, and state practices. Bitmalo will confirm the exact pathway and costs for your VIN and destination address before purchase.