What household items are not allowed in Mexico?

What household items are not allowed in Mexico?

In addition to these two categories, the following are also prohibited from import to Mexico in a household goods shipment:

• Consumable items such as paper towels, tissue, white paper and diapers, which may be subject to customs duties.
• Food, including spices, tinned products, canned goods, supplements and pet food.

Can I bring my furniture to Mexico?

A rule of thumb about what items you may bring into Mexico is to stick to household goods and personal effects. Article 90 of the Mexican Customs Law states that the items you take across must be used personal items and furniture of a house, e.g. clothes, books, furniture, appliances, and electronics.

What items are prohibited to bring into Mexico?

Items Not Allowed in Mexico:

• Guns or ammunition.
• Pepper spray.
• Lethal knives and machetes (anything over 8” is not allowed)
• Live predator fish.
• Totoaba fish (fresh or frozen)
• Turtle eggs.
• Poppy seeds or flour of poppy seeds.
• Marijuana, medicinal marijuana, marijuana products, marijuana seeds or spores, or marijuana extracts.

What can I bring to Mexico Customs?

Allowed Imports by Mexico Customs

• Smoking tobacco.
• Honey.
• Dried, roasted, or preserved fruits and vegetables including coffee, herbs, and spices.
• Dry cooked, packed, and bottled foods.
• Smoked poultry such as chicken or turkey.

Do you go through customs when entering Mexico?

If you arrive by air, you will need to clear Immigration and Customs at your first port of entry to Mexico.

Do you go through customs leaving Mexico?

Security and Customs You are leaving Mexico, but security regulations are much like North America. The quantities of alcohol, tobacco and goods will not be verified upon exiting Mexico, however, you may want to check with your country / state laws to see what is permitted upon entry.

Can I use my Mexican passport to fly?

Can you fly domestically within the USA using your Mexican passport as identification? Yes, a valid foreign passport is acceptable identification for domestic air travel in the United States. See the TSA’s list of acceptable documents, which includes “foreign government-issued passport.”

How long does it take to go through customs in Mexico?

Typically, it has taken me about 45 minutes to get through Immigration, baggage claim and Customs (that’s at Terminal 2 with several planes arriving). Luggage claim has always been one of the longest delays, so you should breeze through in no more than 30 minutes.

Can I drive to Mexico without a passport?

The Mexican government may not let U.S. citizens who are driving or walking to Mexico enter the country at land border crossings if they do not have a U.S. passport book or U.S. passport card.

What happens if you go to Tijuana without a passport?

IMPORTANT: If your stay in Tijuana exceeds seven days, a $20 USD fee for a visitors’ permit is required. Those of you without access to a passport or visa, or if you lose it while in Tijuana, will need a driver’s license or another kind of American identification to avoid secondary inspection.

Can you drive in Mexico with a US license?

You are required to drive with a license in Mexico, and your one from the U.S. is accepted when traveling throughout Mexico. Though you may have coverage while in the U.S., your plan will not cover your car once you cross the border. Separate insurance from Mexican travel insurance companies should be purchased.

What should I do if I get pulled over in Mexico?

-If you are stopped by a police officer for a traffic violation, you should request a written citation from the officer. Traffic citations are written in both English and Spanish and will contain instruction on how to pay the fee. You can mail your fine to Mexico from the U.S.

How long can US citizens stay in Mexico?

180 days

Can I cross the Mexican border with a real ID?

No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.

Can I use my naturalization certificate to cross the border?

U.S. citizens under age 16 may present a birth certificate or alternative proof of citizenship when entering by land or sea. If you were not born in the United States, you can use your original Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship.