EGS Market Intelligence
An objective, government-sourced comparison of every major nearshoring destination for manufacturers seeking U.S. market access. Each market is evaluated independently across trade frameworks, tax incentives, labor, logistics, and risk. Select a country for the full profile.
| Country | US Trade Agreement | Free Zone Corp. Tax | Freight to US East Coast | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic | CAFTA-DR | 0% / 20 yrs (Law 8-90) | 2–4 days | Low–Moderate |
| Mexico | USMCA | 30% (IMMEX defers duties/VAT only) | Land: 1–3d / Sea: 7–14d | Moderate |
| Costa Rica | CAFTA | 0% large investors; 6–15% standard | 7–10 days | Low |
| Honduras | CAFTA | 0% (new licenses frozen 2024) | 6–9 days | High risk |
| Guatemala | CAFTA | 0–10% | 7–10 days | Moderate–High |
| El Salvador | CAFTA | 0% (dollarized) | 7–10 days | Moderate |
| Nicaragua | CAFTA | 0% (free zone; high political risk) | 7–10 days | Very High |
| Panama | US–Panama TPA | 0% (re-export/distrib. only) | 5–8 days | Low–Moderate |
Sources: U.S. Dept. of State Investment Climate Statements 2024–2025; USTR; PROCOMER/CINDE; Secretaría de Economía México; ILO.
EGS structures and executes nearshoring mandates across the Caribbean Basin. Contact us to discuss how your sector, capital structure, and compliance requirements map against the available markets.