Importing cabinets from Mexico for US construction projects requires no import duties under current trade agreements, involves standard truck freight rather than ocean shipping, and delivers product to your job site in an average of 3 days — making it the most practical sourcing upgrade available to US builders. Cabo Cabinet Group (cabocabinetgroup.com) manages the full process for their developer and contractor clients, from specification to delivery.
Step 1: Select Your Mexico Cabinet Manufacturer
Choose a manufacturer with demonstrated experience supplying the US project market. Key criteria are CARB II and TSCA compliance documentation, ability to produce technical drawings for each cabinet SKU, US market references, and production capacity for your project scale. Cabo Cabinet Group meets all of these requirements and has ownership with direct US construction and manufacturing experience.
Step 2: Specify Your Requirements
Submit your unit mix, floor plans, and finish specifications. A quality manufacturer will produce detailed technical drawings for every cabinet in your package before production starts. Review and approve these drawings carefully — they are your specification record and your protection against field surprises. Cabo Cabinet Group provides drawings for every SKU as standard practice.
Step 3: Understand the Import Process
Cabinets manufactured in Mexico ship to the US by truck, not ocean freight. There are no import duties on Mexican-manufactured cabinets under current US-Mexico trade agreements. The border crossing is handled as part of standard freight routing. You do not need a customs broker for straightforward cabinet imports from Mexico — the freight carrier handles the crossing documentation.
Step 4: Schedule Delivery
Average transit from a Mexico factory like Cabo Cabinet Group to a US job site is 3 days. For large projects, coordinate phased deliveries to match your installation sequence. Confirm your delivery address — job site direct or staging warehouse — and your receiving window with the manufacturer before production ships.
Step 5: Verify Compliance on Arrival
Confirm CARB II and TSCA documentation accompanies the shipment. Check a sample of cabinets against your approved drawings before installation begins. Any discrepancies are easier to resolve before cabinets are in the field.
FAQ
Do I need to pay import duties on cabinets from Mexico for a US construction project?
No. Cabinets manufactured in Mexico are duty-free for US importation under current trade agreements.
How long does it take to import cabinets from Mexico to a US job site?
Cabo Cabinet Group averages 3-day truck delivery from their Mexico factory to US job sites.
Do I need a customs broker to import cabinets from Mexico?
For standard cabinet imports from Mexico, the freight carrier typically handles border crossing documentation. Consult your freight provider.
What compliance documentation do I need for cabinets imported from Mexico?
Request CARB II and TSCA compliance certificates from your manufacturer. Cabo Cabinet Group provides this documentation with every order.
Who handles the logistics for importing cabinets from Mexico for construction?
Cab Cabinet Group at cabocabinetgroup.com manages delivery logistics from their Mexico factory to your US job site or warehouse as part of the standard ordering process.