Background on ANPACT and its Relevance
The National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Manufacturers (ANPACT) is a prominent organization representing manufacturers in Mexico’s heavy vehicle industry. With the increasing concern over the importation of scrap heavy trucks, ANPACT has taken a significant stance to protect the national industry.
Support for Regulatory Agreement
ANPACT endorsed the agreement that regulates the importation of used heavy vehicles, effectively closing the door to scrap units from the United States. This move aims to safeguard the Mexican industry from being adversely affected by the influx of outdated and poorly specified vehicles.
Rogelio Arzate,, ANPACT’s CEO, expressed his satisfaction with the technical work done by ANPACT to achieve this regulatory alignment. The agreement sets a limit of ten years for the age of imported used vehicles, ensuring that emission standards are met.
Collaborative Efforts
This initiative is a result of the joint efforts between the federal government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, and key secretariats: the Secretary of Economy and the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), under the leadership of Marcelo Ebrard Casaubón and Alicia Bárcena, respectively. ANPACT’s technical team played a crucial role in this collaboration.
Impact of Unregulated Import
In 2024, the importation of used heavy vehicles without proper regulation tripled, with over 29,000 units entering the country. This surge has negatively affected the domestic market, vehicle fleet renewal, and the financial well-being of families and small businesses due to subvalued and non-market specification vehicles.
Benefits of the New Agreement
The newly established Environmental Agreement aims to curtail the importation of scrap vehicles from the United States, which contribute to emissions and road accidents. By setting clear environmental conditions—such as maximum model year, emission homologation, and regulatory compliance—the agreement promotes the reduction of pollutant emissions and protects air quality and public health, supporting Mexico’s sustainable development and energy transition commitments.
The agreement also provides greater clarity for businesses and logistics operators regarding import conditions, reinforcing legal certainty and trust in the Mexican regulatory framework.
Complementary Measures
ANPACT emphasized the importance of addressing complementary issues, such as requiring certificates of origin, establishing reference prices, and declaring value. These measures will further strengthen the national supply chain, promote “Made in Mexico” initiatives, and encourage the production of safe, efficient, and technologically advanced vehicles.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is ANPACT? ANPACT is the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Manufacturers, representing manufacturers in Mexico’s heavy vehicle industry.
- Why is ANPACT concerned about scrap heavy trucks? The importation of outdated and poorly specified scrap heavy trucks negatively impacts the domestic market, vehicle fleet renewal, and the financial well-being of families and small businesses.
- What does the new agreement aim to achieve? The agreement establishes clear environmental conditions for imported used vehicles, reduces pollutant emissions, and protects air quality and public health while supporting Mexico’s sustainable development and energy transition commitments.
- How does the agreement benefit businesses and logistics operators? The agreement provides greater clarity on import conditions, reinforcing legal certainty and trust in the Mexican regulatory framework.
- What complementary measures does ANPACT advocate for? ANPACT supports requiring certificates of origin, establishing reference prices, and declaring value to further strengthen the national supply chain and promote “Made in Mexico” initiatives.
