HS Code 9809.00 : Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries is 9809.00. Under the 2026 Mexico (SAT / TIGIE), the representative MFN general duty rate is 15.00 % [SNICE TIGIE 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 98
Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries
Heading 9809
Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries
Subheading .00
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Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
Mexico (SAT / TIGIE Customs Tariff 2026)
9809.00.01.00
MODULE 5: MEXICAN IMPORT DUTY & TAX BREAKDOWN (LANDED COST STACK)
🇲🇽 T-MEC / USMCA DUTY-FREE PREFERENCE ELIGIBILITY
Qualifying originating goods from the United States or Canada satisfying T-MEC tariff shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter Mexico duty-free with an official T-MEC Certificate of Origin.
Official SAT Rulings: Request a Servicio de Administración Tributaria [SAT Consulta Arancelaria ↗]
Notice: Mexican customs entry, TIGIE tariffs, DTA fees, and IVA taxes are governed by the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT). Always verify exact 10-digit Fracción and NICO items with an accredited Agente Aduanal.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
PREFERENTIAL RULE
Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)
Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
Standard Entry
This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.
MODULE 8: Mexican Trade Remedies (SE / UPCI) & Safeguards
SE UPCI Anti-Dumping Status
Standard TIGIE Tariff
DOF Steel Safeguard Decrees
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
SAGARPA / COFEPRIS / NOM Status
Standard Statutory Clearance
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| TMEC | Tratado entre México, Estados Unidos y Canadá (T-MEC / USMCA) | Free | Must satisfy T-MEC tariff shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules. |
| CPTPP | Tratado de Integración Progresista de la Asociación Transpacífico | Free / Preferential | CPTPP Certificate of Origin and origin criterion. |
| TLCUEM | Acuerdo Global México-Unión Europea (TLCUEM) | Free / Preferential | EUR.1 Movement Certificate or REX Exporter Declaration. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries
MODULE 11: SAT Consulta Arancelaria (Diario Oficial de la Federación)
Legally binding tariff classification rulings issued by Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) for HS 9809.00.
Query official SAT Central Administration of Customs Normativity consulta criteria:
Search Official SAT Consulta Portal for 9809.00 →US National HTS Tariff Lines (9809.00)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9809.00.10 | Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries | Free | Free | Free | — |
| 9809.00.20 | Upon the request of the Department of State, office supplies and equipment and other articles for the official use of representatives of foreign governments or of personnel of public international organizations, on duty in the United States | Free | Free | Free | — |
| 9809.00.30 | Articles for the official use of members of the armed forces of any foreign country on duty in the United States | Free | Free | Free | — |
| 9809.00.40 | Articles which, while in the United States, will remain the property of such government or of such organization and will be used only in connection with noncommercial functions of such government or of such organization, including exhibitions which are sponsored by or participated in by such government or such organization and which are not commercial in character or connected with commercial undertakings | Free | Free | Free | — |
| 9809.00.50 | Prosthetic appliances furnished by a foreign government to former members of its armed forces who reside in the United States | Free | Free | Free | — |
| 9809.00.60 | Headstones furnished by a foreign government for graves of its war veterans buried in the United States | Free | Free | Free | — |
| 9809.00.70 | Articles for presentation as gifts to the United States Government, to any State or local government or to any public institution organized in the United States | Free | Free | Free | — |
| 9809.00.80 | Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries, Printed matter, not containing advertising matter, for free distribution | Free | Free | Free | — |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
SNICE Portal de Consulta TIGIE 2026 ↗
Official Mexican 10-digit Fracción Arancelaria + NICO and MFN arancel rates.
Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) Comercio Exterior ↗
Mexican customs administration, RFC Padrón, and IVA/DTA tax rules.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Mexico (SAT / TIGIE) general duty for Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Mexico (SAT / TIGIE), Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries is classified under HS 9809.00 (Heading 9809, Chapter 98). The representative MX MFN general duty rate is 15.00 %.
How is HS 9809.00 distinguished within Heading 9809 (Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries)?
Heading 9809 covers Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries. Subheading 9809.00 specifically isolates Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 9809.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 9809.00?
Related subheadings under Heading 9809 include . Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries into Mexico?
Importers require a Pedimento de Importación lodged via VUCEM by an accredited Agente Aduanal, COVE, commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading.
Can goods under HS 9809.00 enter duty-free under T-MEC / USMCA into Mexico?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in the United States or Canada satisfying T-MEC tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter Mexico duty-free with an official T-MEC Certificate of Origin.
What T-MEC express courier de minimis thresholds apply to Mexico for Public documents, whether or not in the form of microfilm, microfiches, or similar film media (including exposed and developed motion picture and other films, recorded video tapes and sound recordings) issued essentially at the instance and expense of a foreign government, of a political subdivision of a foreign country or of an international organization the membership of which includes two or more foreign countries?
Under T-MEC express courier rules, goods imported into Mexico valued up to US$50 enter tax-free (IVA-free) and duty-free, while goods valued between US$50.01 and US$117 enter duty-free but remain subject to 16% IVA.
How can an importer obtain a SAT Consulta Arancelaria for HS 9809.00?
Importers may apply to SAT's Administración Central de Normatividad en Comercio Exterior under Article 47 of the Ley Aduanera for an official tariff classification ruling.
What import taxes (IVA and DTA) apply to commercial imports under HS 9809.00 into Mexico?
Commercial imports into Mexico incur 16.00% federal Value-Added Tax (IVA General) or 8.00% in the northern border zone (región fronteriza). Definitive non-preferential imports pay 0.80% ad valorem DTA (Derecho de Trámite Aduanero), while T-MEC originating goods pay a reduced fixed cuota.
What are the RFC and Padrón de Importadores registration requirements for HS 9809.00?
Commercial importers in Mexico must hold an active RFC (Registro Federal de Contribuyentes) with SAT and be enrolled in the Padrón de Importadores (and Padrón de Sectores Específicos if importing regulated steel, apparel, or chemical tariff lines).
What entry documents are required for Mexican customs clearance under HS 9809.00?
Commercial entry requires a Pedimento de Importación lodged by an Agente Aduanal via VUCEM (Ventanilla Única de Comercio Exterior Mexicana), accompanied by a COVE (Comprobante de Valor Electrónico), commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading.
How do T-MEC / USMCA preferential rules of origin apply to HS 9809.00?
Qualifying originating goods from the United States or Canada meeting T-MEC tariff-shift or Regional Value Content (RVC) rules enter Mexico duty-free with an official T-MEC Certificate of Origin.
What T-MEC Low Value Shipment (LVS) courier de minimis thresholds apply to Mexico?
Under T-MEC express courier rules, goods imported into Mexico valued up to US$50 enter tax-free (IVA-free) and duty-free, while goods valued between US$50.01 and US$117 enter duty-free but remain subject to 16% IVA.
How are SAT Consulta Arancelaria binding classification rulings obtained in Mexico?
Importers may request an official ruling (consulta en materia de clasificación arancelaria) from SAT's Administración Central de Normatividad en Comercio Exterior under Article 47 of the Ley Aduanera.
What Mexican Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOMs) apply to HS 9809.00?
Imports under HS 9809.00 must comply with mandatory NOMs (such as NOM-004-SE-2021 for textiles, NOM-024-SCFI for electronics, or NOM-050-SCFI for general labeling) certified by an accredited Verification Unit (UVA).
Are there selective IEPS taxes or SE cuotas compensatorias for HS 9809.00?
Special Excise Tax (IEPS) applies selectively to alcohol, tobacco, fuels, and high-calorie foods. Importers must also verify if Secretaría de Economía (SE / UPCI) anti-dumping cuotas compensatorias apply based on country of origin.