Mexico Import Restrictions

by countryaah · Published June 2, 2019 · Updated November 3, 2019

In order to enter Mexico, certain goods are subject to specific controls and, regardless of their value and quantity, they require the consent of Mexico government, preferably, license must be obtained prior to passage through the customs, preventing the goods from being retained. On this page, you will see what kinds of items are prohibited from entering the Mexico, and which items need special documentation before exporting to Mexico.

Import regulations

Senders should determine import restrictions from Mexican authorities before posting:

Alcohol and spirits
Anti-parasite products
Animal products
Ceramic products
Chemical and pharmaceutical products
Foodstuffs, prepared
Footwear
Health certificate
Lottery tickets
Measuring instruments
Mineral oils
Narcotics
Pharmaceutical products
Paper products
Plastic and rubber articles
Textiles and textile articles
Television receivers
Tobacco and tobacco products
Vegetable products
War materials
Weapons
Wood products.

Special documentation requirements

Articles with a value of more than $US300 require an invoice. Senders should separately post a duplicate invoice to the addressee.
Articles with a value of more than $US1000 require a Certificate of Origin.

Poste Restante

Mexico accepts articles for collection at a post office counter only if addressed:
Addressee name, occurre, post office name, postcode, city name, Mexico.

Prohibitions

In addition to items prohibited by Dangerous and Prohibited Goods & Packaging Post Guide and ECI International Courier Regulations, Mexico prohibits: