Nearshoring and manufacturing in Mexico

Nearshoring

Nearshoring means moving production or purchasing to a country close to the end market. For US companies this usually means Mexico instead of Asia.

The main reasons are shorter lead times, lower freight and inventory costs, easier travel for audits, overlapping working hours and trade agreements such as USMCA. Nearshoring does not always give the lowest unit price; it pays off when the total landed cost, supply risk and response time are compared, not only the quote.

General information, not legal or customs advice. Rules and tariffs change; confirm details for your product with your customs broker.