Mexico's tax authority said the tariffs will strengthen the agency's battle against abusive importing practices and tax evasion.

Mexico's tax authority SAT issued new tariffs on Tuesday, which it said will strengthen the surveillance of goods from Asia, a measure that could impact popular online retailers like Shein and Temu.

Mexico has introduced a 19% tariff on goods entering from non-treaty countries, including China, home to Shein and Temu. The measures aim to protect domestic industries and counter tax evasion, impacting

Goods that enter Mexico via courier companies originating from countries that don’t have an international treaty with Mexico will be subject to a duty of 19%, the country’s tax authority says