Country Guide

Mexico customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Mexico. See what you can bring before you fly.

Cash declaration threshold

This is one of the most important declaration rules travelers check before entering Mexico.

Category Cash
All travelers Declaration rules
Cash and monetary instruments Declaration from MXN 10,000
Declaration required
Cash, monetary instruments, and equivalent value checks can apply above the threshold shown for MXN.

More Mexico customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Mexico and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Mexico

Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances are strictly prohibited in Mexico. Zero tolerance. Severe criminal penalties including long-term imprisonment.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Mexico before you travel.

About Mexico customs

Mexico's customs rules are administered by Servicio de Administración Tributaria / SAT. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Mexico before travel.

Mexico customs — frequently asked questions

How much cash can I carry into Mexico without declaring it?
Mexico applies the declaration rule shown above for cash and equivalent monetary instruments. Travelers carrying more than the threshold must declare it before continuing through customs.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Mexico?
Mexico has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Mexico.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Mexico?
USD 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any currency) must be declared when entering or leaving Mexico. Includes cash, cheques, money orders, and other monetary instruments. Failure to declare: a fine of 20–40% of the amount exceeding USD 10,000, plus possible criminal penalties. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Mexico limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Mexico and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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