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 regulations, stringent paperwork requirements, and varying state-level registration rules. Bitmalo makes the process straightforward: you choose the car, pay in crypto or bank transfer, and we handle inspection, export, shipping, ANAM clearance, and final delivery right to your doorstep.

How the Process Works

Your journey starts online. Once you select a car from our Cars marketplace, we'll arrange a professional inspection to verify the VIN, emissions, and equipment. You'll receive a Mexico-ready report with photos and documents that meet ANAM (Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México) standards.

When you approve the vehicle, you'll settle the purchase—100% upfront in USDT, BTC, ETH, or USD bank transfer. Bitmalo purchases as buyer of record, issues invoices, and organises export clearance. From there, we'll ship your car either by air into Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL), or Monterrey (MTY), or by sea into Veracruz or Lázaro Cárdenas.

Upon arrival, a licensed agente aduanal will file the pedimento de importación, settle duties, and clear customs. We'll re-invoice arrival charges transparently (payable in crypto or bank transfer) and then deliver the car to your city on a covered transporter.

Taxes and Fees in Mexico

Importing into Mexico requires a full 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 in advance 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 by border region and age category, but new vehicles and certain exceptions are viable. Bitmalo confirms eligibility for your VIN before purchase and ensures documentation aligns 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: Covered transport delivery 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 via bank transfer, and we'll keep you updated with pre-alerts, ETAs, and delivery timelines.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import a used car into Mexico?
Yes, but restrictions apply depending on age and border programmes. We'll 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'll 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 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 provides 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.