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In Mexico the Customs Offices, called Aduana and administered by the federal revenue (tax) agency, Hacienda, are very similar to other customs offices throughout the world.
Ph: 86 00 73
International Airport Annex
Hours of Service: 24 hours/day
Business Office
Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-3pm
Generally speaking, the customs office says most personal articles, in a reasonable number, can be brought into the country with out much difficulty. However, the following items are clearly listed as exempted and classified as duty-free:
a camera or camcorder and up to twelve rolls of film or videocassettes;
a videocassette recorder;
photographic material printed or filmed;
a TV set not exceeding 12 inches in screen size;
a portable radio cassette or CD player with up to 20 cassettes or CDs;
a portable typewriter;
five toys;
books and magazines in small quantity;
a new or used portable computer laptop, notebook or other similar portable computer device;
a musical instrument that can be carried by one person;
a tent and camping gear;
a pair of binoculars;
a set of fishing gear;
a pair of skis;
2 tennis rackets;
a wind surfboard with sail;
one additional used sports article that can be carried by one person;
medicines for personal use with their prescription;
adult visitors up to 3 liters of beer, wine or liquor and up to 20 packs of cigarettes, 200 grams of tobacco or 25 cigars;
In addition, up to $300.00 U.S. dollars or equivalent in one or more additional articles excepting alcoholic beverages and articles of tobacco.
You may import several goods and pay the respective tax at the port's banking office if the additional goods beyond what is classified as duty-free does not exceed $1,000.00 U.S. dollars or its equivalent. In the case of a new computer, this limit is extended to $4,000.00 U.S. dollars.
Although only the head of household fills out the customs form when entering Mexico, these provisions are applicable for each individual member of the family.
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