CARRYING GOODS TO MEXICO 

Foreign visitors can temporarily enter the country with the following articles, free of duties:

 

• Personal effects such as clothing and footwear in reasonable quantities in accordance with the length of their visit, as well as

   suitcases in which these are transported.

• Books or magazines.

• Medical supplies for personal use; a medical prescription is required if these contain narcotic substances.  

• Used sporting equipment.

• A portable television set and a portable radio or tape recorder.

• A portable typing machine and a portable computer.

• Up to 20 records or cassettes.

• A musical instrument.

• Fishing equipment, a pair of skis, two tennis rackets.

• Up to 3 liters of beer, liquor or wine if the visitor is over 18 years of age.

• Up to 400 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco, if the person is over 18 years of age.

• A film or video camera and two photographic cameras and up to 12 rolls of virgin film

 

Working equipment, such as professional film cameras, introduced with professional aims and for a limited time requires a temporary import permit for up to 30 days, without duties for importation, please contact the Consular Office.