What do I need to declare when flying to Mexico?
What do I need to declare when flying to Mexico? Travelers bringing in goods beyond their personal effects worth $300.00 or more must declare those goods with Mexican customs (SAT) Mexican customs (Spanish only) or risk having them confiscated. This also applies to used goods or clothing, including items for donation.
Do I need a customs declaration for Mexico?
When you arrive to Mexico you will need to complete a Customs Form. Normally you will get this form in the plane on your way to Mexico.
Does customs in Mexico check your bag?
Cancun Customs After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit. You will hand the form to the customs agent and press the button on what looks like a traffic light. A green light means “go” and red means “inspection” in which case, officials perform a quick inspection.
Do you get your luggage before or after customs in Mexico?
During the inbound flight, you will receive and need to fill out a customs form (Hacienda). After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit.
What can I not bring on a plane to Mexico?
- Liquids.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Personal, beauty, sanitation and/or medicinal items (that contain alcohol)
- Perfumes and colognes.
- Machinery greases and lubricant oils.
- Cleaning products.
- Fire starter.
- Honey, marmalades, jams or preserves.
What needs to be declared at customs in Mexico?
If you enter or leave Mexico, you must declare any sum of money equaling US$10,000 or more that you bring in cash, checks, money orders, other cashable documents or a combination of them. Failing to declare carries a fine ranging from 20% to 40% of the exceeding amount.
Does TSA check your pills?
Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead. This request must be made before any items are sent through the X-ray tunnel.
Do you have to declare prescription drugs at customs in Mexico?
At the point of entry into Mexico, you must report to the customs authorities and present the medical prescription issued by the competent authority. Said document must bear the name of the doctor who authorizes the prescription, his/her signature, contact details (telephone, address) and professional registration.
What is not allowed in a carry-on bag?
Firearms, ammunition, and fireworks are prohibited, as are all knives and safety razors (including pocket knives and Swiss Army knives). Straight razors and replacement blades for straight razors are also not allowed. Most tools also cannot be packed in carry-on luggage, as they have the potential to cause harm.
What documents do I need to leave Mexico?
Do pills have to be in original bottles when flying?
As mentioned, you don't need to have your pills in their original bottles under TSA guidelines. However, when traveling out of the country, having those pills in their original prescription bottles may make the customs process smoother and simpler.