The National Chamber of the Rubber Industry (CNIH) welcomed a decree promoted by the Mexican government prohibiting the temporary importation of used tires.
“We enthusiastically welcome the provision banning the temporary importation of used tires, a measure promoted by our sector and representing a firm step toward a more sustainable and competitive industry,” the trade organization emphasized.
The CNIH emphasized that this decree directly addresses environmental and unfair competition concerns in the sector.
“It demonstrates that the efforts we have promoted at the CNIH in matters of sustainability and regulation are having an impact on federal agencies, which we recognize and value,” he stated in a statement.
The agency noted that for years, this industry has been affected by a “harmful practice” in which various importers brought used tires into Mexico under the pretext that they would be refurbished and subsequently exported, but in reality, they were sold directly without meeting minimum safety or quality standards.
“These tires are colloquially known as ‘gallitos,’ and their sale has represented a form of unfair competition that has harmed both the formal tire retrieval sector and the end consumer, by putting used tires on the road, putting them at risk to the lives of citizens,” the CNIH explained.
Furthermore, he reiterated his commitment to strengthening a sustainable, responsible rubber industry aligned with the highest international standards , as well as his willingness to continue collaborating with the Mexican government in the design of public policies that promote the sector’s development.
On August 28, the Decree amending the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora, and Export Services Industry (IMMEX) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF) .
According to the document, the decree seeks to regulate foreign trade, Mexico’s economy, and the stability of national production for the benefit of the country.
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