Mexico Imposes Antidumping Measures on Pineapple in Syrup

Mexico has concluded affirmative antidumping investigations on pineapple in syrup imports from Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia, resulting in the application of trade remedies to address unfair pricing practices

Compliance Analysis: Antidumping Measures on Pineapple in Syrup Imports from Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia

Mexico has imposed definitive antidumping duties on imports of pineapple in syrup (classified under HS code 200820) from Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia following affirmative investigations concluded on 19 June 2026. These measures address unfair pricing practices that caused material injury to Mexico’s domestic industry during the investigation periods. No price undertakings were accepted in any of the cases^{1, 2, 3}.

1. Legal Framework and Investigation Overview

The antidumping investigations were conducted under Mexico’s Foreign Trade Law (Ley de Comercio Exterior, LCE) and its implementing regulations, which align with World Trade Organization (WTO) Antidumping Agreement obligations. Key provisions include:

• Article 34 of the LCE: Establishes the authority of the Ministry of Economy (Secretaría de Economía, SE) to initiate and conduct antidumping investigations.
• Article 52 of the LCE: Requires the imposition of definitive duties if dumping and injury are confirmed.
• Publication in the Official Gazette (Diario Oficial de la Federación, DOF): All determinations and measures must be published to take effect^{1, 2, 3}.

Investigation Timeline and Scope

2. Trade Data and Injury Findings

The investigations confirmed that dumped imports from the subject countries caused material injury to Mexico’s domestic industry. Key trade metrics include:

Dumped Imports as a Percentage of Total Imports (DIPTI)

Import Volumes (2021–2024)

The data demonstrated that dumped imports from these countries significantly undercut domestic prices, leading to lost market share and suppressed profitability for Mexican producers^{1, 2, 3}.

3. Antidumping Duties Imposed

Definitive antidumping duties were published in the DOF on 19 June 2026 and took effect on 20 June 2026. The duties are applied as specific duties per kilogram (USD/kg) and vary by country:

Key Notes on Duties

• No price undertakings were accepted in any of the investigations^{1, 2, 3}.
• The duties are not country-wide but apply to all exporters from the subject countries unless individual exporters can demonstrate compliance with Mexico’s dumping margin calculations.
• The preliminary duties were imposed on 4 October 2025 (published on 3 October 2025) and later confirmed as definitive^{1, 2, 3}.

4. Compliance Requirements for Importers

Importers of pineapple in syrup (HS 200820) from Thailand, the Philippines, or Indonesia must comply with the following:

1. Payment of Antidumping Duties
   • Duties must be paid in addition to regular import tariffs at the time of customs clearance.
   • The specific duty rates (USD/kg) apply as listed above^{1, 2, 3}.

1. Customs Declaration
   • The HS code 200820 must be accurately declared in import documentation.
   • Importers must specify the country of origin (Thailand, Philippines, or Indonesia) to determine the applicable duty rate^{1, 2, 3}.

1. Record-Keeping Obligations
   • Importers must retain invoices, shipping documents, and proof of duty payment for 5 years from the date of importation, as required by Article 59 of the LCE^{1, 2, 3}.

1. Potential Verification by Authorities
   • The Ministry of Economy (SE) or Tax Administration Service (SAT) may audit imports to verify compliance with duty payments and origin declarations^{1, 2, 3}.

1. Exclusion of Non-Subject Products
   • The duties do not apply to:
   • Pineapples preserved with sugar but not laid in syrup.
   • Jams, jellies, marmalades, or fruit purées (even if derived from pineapple)^{1, 2, 3}.

5. Enforcement and Penalties

Non-compliance with the antidumping duties may result in:

• Retroactive collection of duties (if underpayment is discovered during audits).
• Fines under Article 93 of the LCE, ranging from 100% to 300% of the evaded duties.
• Suspension of import privileges for repeated violations^{1, 2, 3}.

Summary Answer

Mexico imposed definitive antidumping duties on pineapple in syrup (HS 200820) from Thailand (USD 0.93/kg), Indonesia (USD 0.99–1.02/kg), and the Philippines (USD 0.94/kg), effective 20 June 2026, following affirmative investigations concluded on 19 June 2026. The measures address dumping margins of 20–49% of total imports during the investigation period (2023–2024) and material injury to Mexico’s domestic industry. No price undertakings were accepted, and importers must pay the duties in addition to regular tariffs, with strict record-keeping and customs declaration requirements^{1, 2, 3}. Penalties for non-compliance include fines and potential suspension of import privileges.

Sources

1. ↩ trade-remedies.wto.org — investigation / mex 2124 phl https://trade-remedies.wto.org/en/antidumping/investigations/investigation/mex-2124-phl
2. ↩ trade-remedies.wto.org — investigation / mex 2124 tha https://trade-remedies.wto.org/en/antidumping/investigations/investigation/mex-2124-tha
3. ↩ trade-remedies.wto.org — investigation / mex 2124 idn https://trade-remedies.wto.org/en/antidumping/investigations/investigation/mex-2124-idn