Import a Car to Mexico with Crypto | Bitmalo

Mexico is one of Latin America’s fastest-growing spots for luxury and exotic cars, but it’s also a country with lots of customs rules, strict paperwork demands, and different registration requirements at state level. Bitmalo makes the whole process easy: you pick your car, pay using crypto or bank transfer, and we sort out 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 arrange for a proper inspection that checks the VIN, emissions, and all the equipment. You’ll get a report ready for Mexico, with photos and documents that meet ANAM (Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México) standards.

When you give the go-ahead for the vehicle, you finalise the purchase—paying 100% upfront in USDT, BTC, ETH, or USD bank transfer. Bitmalo buys as the official buyer, gives out invoices, and sorts out export clearance. From there, we ship your car either by air straight into Mexico City (MEX), Guadalajara (GDL), or Monterrey (MTY), or by sea into Veracruz or Lázaro Cárdenas.

Once it arrives, a licensed agente aduanal submits the pedimento de importación, pays the duties, and clears customs. We then re-invoice the arrival charges openly (you can pay with crypto or bank transfer) and then deliver the car to your city using a covered transporter.

Taxes and Fees in Mexico

To import into Mexico, you need to fully understand the local tariffs. Common charges include:

• Customs Duty – based on how the vehicle is classified under LIGIE/TIGIE.
• IVA (VAT) – 16%, charged after duty.
• DTA – a customs processing fee.
• ISAN – new-vehicle tax, if applicable.
• Port and terminal charges – costs for local handling at Veracruz, Manzanillo, or other entry points.

Bitmalo works out these costs for your VIN beforehand so you know your full landed price even before the car is shipped.

Eligibility and Compliance

Mexico is a left-hand-drive (LHD) country, and RHD cars cannot be registered for everyday road use. Importing used vehicles has restrictions and these differ by border region and age group, but new vehicles and some special cases are allowed. 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 advice on your state’s Secretaría de Movilidad, how to get plates, and REPUVE inscription.

Shipping and Delivery

• Air freight: 4–9 days, door-to-door. This is 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: Full door-to-door all-risk cover is part of all shipments.
• Last mile: Covered transport delivery 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 maze of acronyms, taxes, and offices. Bitmalo gives you one reliable partner who handles everything—inspection, pedimento, duties, arrival charges, and final delivery. You pay safely with crypto or bank transfer, and we make sure you are updated with pre-alerts, ETAs, and when to expect delivery.

Our clients also appreciate our guidance after delivery, which includes advice on state-level registration and support for keeping up with all the rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring a used car to Mexico?
Yes, but there are restrictions depending on its age and border programs. We check if it's possible for your VIN and state.

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

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

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

Final Word

Mexico’s rules can look intimidating, but with Bitmalo you get a team that knows the system inside out. Whether it’s a brand-new exotic car, a suitable used import, or a collector’s vehicle, we deliver it making sure it follows all rules, with clear processes, and giving you peace of mind.

Disclaimer: This guide provides general information only, it’s not legal or tax advice. What’s required can change depending on the vehicle, model year, route, and practices in each state. Bitmalo will confirm the exact process and costs for your VIN and destination address before you buy.