Customs Tax, Duties
and Restrictions
to Mexico

Restricted items require authorization or compliance with specific Mexican laws before they are allowed to enter the country.

Common restricted items include:

- Electronics and cell phones (must meet Mexican telecom standards NOM certification)

- Health supplements and over-the-counter medications

- Food items and perishables (require sanitary permits)

- Seeds, plants, and soil (require SAGARPA clearance)

- Alcohol and tobacco (subject to quantity limits and duties)

Check the Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT) and COFEPRIS for official import guidelines.

Prohibited items cannot be imported into Mexico under any circumstances.

These include:

- Narcotics or psychotropic substances

- Firearms, ammunition, and explosives

- Counterfeit currency or pirated goods

- Used tires and some used electronics

- Pornographic material

- Hazardous waste or radioactive materials

A full list is available on SAT’s customs portal.