When crossing Mexican customs, it's important to adhere to certain rules. All departing passengers are required to pay a fee of 400 MXP. Upon entering the country, travelers must complete a declaration form specifying the amount of money they are carrying and listing any valuables.
The list of items that can be brought into Mexico on an airplane includes:
- Up to 3 liters of spirits or wine
- Up to 400 cigarettes or 50 cigars
- Gifts valued at no more than 300 USD
- One piece of digital equipment
- Personal use medicines, up to 20 CDs, and up to 5 DVDs
The list of items prohibited for import into Mexico includes:
- Plants
- Guns
- Knives
- Meat, fruits, and vegetables
The list of items prohibited for export from Mexico includes:
- Antiques and archaeological treasures
- Rare animal species and stuffed animals
- Drugs and weapons
- Local currency exceeding 10,000 USD
The regulations on how much alcohol you can bring into Mexico are clearly defined by local law, unlike the regulations on how much alcohol you can take out of Mexico. In this case, there are no restrictions.
Tax-free shopping in Mexico is possible if your purchases exceed 3,000 MXP in cash. The tax refund will be 15% of the purchase price. To do this, you need to obtain a blue and white receipt from the store, present the goods, receipt, passport, and boarding pass at the airport, have the receipt stamped, and bring it all to the Tax-Free refund office.
