321 De Minimis Deadline Guide
Do your diligence, win your margins.
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What ecommerce leaders want to know
Top questions brands are asking
1. Does Mexico still make sense for me?
2. How will tariffs directly impact my bottom line?
3. What’s the best way to protect margins without sacrificing customer experience?
4. What options do I have available to defer duty payments?
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The real variables at play
Key things to consider
1. Labor, storage and shipping costs vary sharply by market
2. Political factors (IMMEX, trade programs) and shifting rules impacting viability
3. Tariff exposure differs by product category
4. Delivery speed expectations face potential border delays
Model every scenario
Every product tells a different cost story.
Tariffs are real. But so are certain logistical advantages for each market . We model U.S. vs. Mexico side by side, so you see where the savings are and where they aren’t.
The cheapest path isn’t the same for every brand so determine the real costs before making the call.
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Weighing your options
Lower landed cost
✅ US for heavier products, Mexico for lighter products
Faster transit
✅ US advantage (~3.5 days) due to risk of border delays
Duty deferral mechanisms
✅ US advantage due to pending legal decisions regarding IMMEX
Cross-border operations
✅ US advantage - consolidated entries opposed to individual shipments
Customs brokerage requirements
✅ US has a slight advantage due to fewer complexities