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What items can be included in my personal tax-exempt luggage?

Goods for personal use, such as clothing, footwear and personal care and beauty products, provided they are appropriate for the duration of the journey, including items for wedding parties Travel accessories for babies, such as prams and walkers.

Two cameras or video recorders, 12 rolls of film or videotapes; photographic equipment; three portable cellular phones or other wireless networks; global positioning equipment (GPS); a portable typewriter; an electronic calendar; a portable computer (laptop), notebook, omnibook or other similar items; a portable copier or printer; a portable projector and accessories.

Two sports equipment, four rods, three boats with or without sails and their accessories, trophies or recognitions, provided that they can be transported normally and commonly by the passenger, a climber and a bicycle.

A portable radio for the recording or playback of sound or mixed tapes; or a digital sound player or portable compact disc player and a portable DVD player, such as a pair of portable speakers, and their accessories.

10 DVDs, 30 compact discs (CDs) or magnetic tapes (audiocassettes), for sound reproduction, three software packages and five storage devices or memory cards for any electronic equipment.

Books, magazines and printed documents.

Five toys -including collector's items- and a video game console and five video games.

A device to measure blood pressure and another for glucose, as well as personal medication; in the case of psychotropics, a doctor's prescription must be shown.

A set of binoculars and a telescope.

Suitcases, trunks and suitcases needed for the movement of goods.

Two musical instruments and their accessories.

A tent and camping equipment, as well as its accessories.

A set of tools including its case, which can have a hand drill, wire cutter, wrenches, dice, screwdrivers, power cables, among others.

Up to two dogs or cats, and their accessories, provided that the corresponding animal health import certificate issued by SAGARPA is presented to customs officials.

What other items must be declared?

Animals, agricultural products and medicines.

If you carry more than US$10,000, or the equivalent in other currencies, in cash, checks, money orders or any other monetary instrument, or a combination thereof, you must declare the amount exceeding US$10,000.

What are 🇺🇸 American citizens allowed to bring home from Mexico?

• $800 worth of duty-free purchases
• 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars or 4.4 pounds of tobacco
• 1 litre of alcoholic drinks such as tequila, wine or spirits
• The fish they caught in Mexico

And that they are NOT allowed or prohibited?

• Steroids, make sure you have a prescription for any other medications.
• Illegal drugs; if you have the least amount, you can be fined and sent to jail - your car can even be impounded.
• Shelves
• Many fruits from Mexico are forbidden in the US, so it is better not to bring them into the US.
• Weapons of any kind; even ammunition.
• No clothing, bags, wallets, or shoes/boots made from endangered species, such as sea turtles.