Clearing your belongings through customs in Mexico

So currently many things are in a state of flux. The new administration is making many changes as I demonstrated with my post on cars in Mexico. What I did is dated and probably not useful now. 

What remains consistent is that bringing the minimum continues to be a good plan. what they make an issue about is things that they have clearly said don't bring, like guns ( not allowed at all) and multiple copies of an item. That makes them think you are bringing things in for sale which is definitely a no no..  They also may reject anything they are not familiar with.  What is questioned often depends on the agent reviewing the item. 

If I were starting fresh, I would be keeping a very close eye on what the latest regulations are. Checking at least once a week Talking to the Mexican consul in my country. Looking at Mx. Gov websites. Perhaps talking to the shippers I might hire.

depends on what time of day/night u enter. no fire arms or ammo, no plants of veggie fruit,   nor food of plants. no prescrptions needed here so whatever prescriptions u need u can buy otc
no drugs.  no pets.other than that, anything.

grapenut wrote:

depends on what time of day/night u enter. no fire arms or ammo, no plants of veggie fruit,   nor food of plants. no prescrptions needed here so whatever prescriptions u need u can buy otc
no drugs.  no pets.other than that, anything.

Couple of question on this.....  Prescriptions, can we bring a supply (month or 2 ) of current drugs so we have enough before having to go and find a Dr in Mx? 

Also you state no Pets ?????

dennissira wrote:

grapenut wrote:

depends on what time of day/night u enter. no fire arms or ammo, no plants of veggie fruit,   nor food of plants. no prescrptions needed here so whatever prescriptions u need u can buy otc
no drugs.  no pets.other than that, anything.

Couple of question on this.....  Prescriptions, can we bring a supply (month or 2 ) of current drugs so we have enough before having to go and find a Dr in Mx? 

Also you state no Pets ?????

When you are travelling, you are allowed to bring all meds needed for your stay and bit more. We used to travel 6 months in winter and had 7 months of med supplies but must be identified accurately to names.

Note: we are moving away from the primary question "clearing belongings at customs"

Adios y buen dia a todos, GyC.

Dennissira,

People bring in pets as long as the health regulations and paperwork are in order
As Mexicogc points out meds that are prescribed can come in also.
Grapenuts lives on the border so his situation is different from the rest of the country.

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Moving household items to Mexico involves special requirements and documentation, including your immigration status and various customs declarations. The goods themselves are restricted to used (not new) items that are normally part of a household, such as furniture, clothing, linens, and appliances. Permissible items generally are allowed without trade duties (duty tax), but requirements vary. Minimize problems and fees by learning about all applicable requirements and preparing your documents and shipments accordingly. The following are some of the basics to get you started.   


Immigration Status
To move household goods (HHG) into Mexico, you must have an immigration status of Permanent Resident (Residente Permanente) or Temporary Resident (Residente Temporal). Permanent Resident status is for those who plan to live in Mexico indefinitely. This includes foreigners moving to Mexico as well as Mexican citizens who have lived outside of Mexico for more than two years.


Temporary Resident status is for those moving to Mexico for a limited time, or at least with the intention of moving out of Mexico in the future. If Temporary Residents move out of Mexico, they must take their household goods with them. They are also discouraged from selling or giving away their goods while residing in Mexico. By contrast, Permanent Residents may move out of Mexico and leave their household goods behind.

Required Documents
Here are the primary documents you must provide to bring household goods into Mexico; be aware that there may be additional requirements for your situation:


Resident card—an official document of Temporary or Permanent Resident status
Bill of lading (BL or BOL)—required for transporting goods by sea; if shipping by air, this document is known as the airway bill (AWB)
Packing list—detailed catalog of your goods, including a description and shipping box number for each item
Proof of last entry date—may be an airline ticket or reservation
Proof of address—may be a utility bill dated within three months of your last entry
Passport—from your county of citizenship
Letter of the declaration to customs—including your Mexico address, a description of your goods, and acknowledgment of the requirement to bring your goods with you when you move out of Mexico
Letter of empowerment—authorizes a customs broker you are working with to handle and transport your goods
Declaration of Household Goods (Declarción de Menaje de Casa)—required only for Permanent Residents and Mexican citizens; optional but sometimes recommended for Temporary Residents
Goods That Are Allowed
A rule of thumb about what items you may bring into Mexico is to stick to household goods and personal effects. Article 90 of the Mexican Customs Law states that the items you take across must be used personal items and furniture of a house, e.g. clothes, books, furniture, appliances, and electronics. Tools and implements are also allowed if they are required for your profession or if they are used for a hobby. Medical equipment, such as a wheelchair, blood pressure or sugar monitors, and oxygen generators are allowed duty-free. New (unused) items and those in unopened packaging may be allowed into Mexico but will likely be subject to duty and other requirements.

Goods That Are Not Allowed
You may not bring in guns or ammunition of any caliber, as well as most other weapons. Also, no fresh or frozen food, plants, spices, or seeds are allowed. While personal medication, supplements, and perfumes and other cosmetics are allowed when carried with your luggage, it is not recommended to ship these items with your household goods. Vehicles, including cars, boats, recreational vehicles, and trailers are not considered household goods and must be declared and approved separately.