Import a Car to Mexico with Crypto | Bitmalo

Mexico is among Latin America’s fastest-growing destinations for luxury and exotic cars, but it’s also a country with complex customs regulations, strict documentation requirements, and varying state-level registration rules. Bitmalo simplifies the process: you select the car, pay in crypto or bank transfer, and we manage the inspection, export, shipping, ANAM clearance, and ultimate delivery to your doorstep.

How the Process Works

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

Once you approve the vehicle, you finalise the purchase—100% upfront in USDT, BTC, ETH, or USD bank transfer. Bitmalo acts as the 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.

Upon arrival, a licensed agente aduanal submits the pedimento de importación, settles duties, and clears customs. We 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 to Mexico needs a thorough understanding of local tariffs. Standard 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 beforehand so you know your total 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 regular road use. Imports of used vehicles are restricted and vary by border region and age category, but new vehicles and certain exceptions are permissible. Bitmalo confirms eligibility for your VIN prior to purchase and ensures documentation meets NOM standards for lighting, labels, and emissions.

Once customs clearance is completed, 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 offers 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 informed 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 to Mexico?
Yes, but restrictions apply depending on age and border programmes. We assess feasibility for your VIN and state.

Is RHD allowed?
No. Mexico only permits LHD cars for regular 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 understands the system thoroughly. 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.