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Mexico

153 rules, checked against Mexico’s own pages. Last verified September 12, 2026.

Before anything else

22 rules here carry a consequence heavy enough to state whether or not you asked.

Prohibited in Mexico

Exporting archaeological monuments from Mexico is prohibited.

Prosecution

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Prohibited in Mexico

Cannabis import is a federal narcotics offense, despite domestic decriminalization.

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Prohibited in Mexico

Cannabis vape cartridges are controlled narcotics; do not carry them across the border.

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Prohibited in Mexico

Heated-tobacco devices are banned from import into Mexico.

Confiscation

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Prohibited in Mexico

Ivory and wildlife products: ANAM says stop, do not bring them in or out.

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Prohibited in Mexico

Medical cannabis cannot be brought into Mexico by a traveler.

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Prohibited in Mexico

Personal medical cannabis has no import route; only licensed pharma may import it.

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Prohibited in Mexico

THC edibles are controlled narcotics; do not carry them across the border.

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Prohibited in Mexico

Vaping devices are banned from import into Mexico.

Confiscation

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Prohibited in Mexico

Vape liquids and pods are banned from sale and circulation in Mexico.

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Action required in Mexico

Exporting historic or artistic monuments needs an INAH permit.

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Action required in Mexico

Declare cash or currency over USD 10,000 when leaving Mexico.

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Action required in Mexico

Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is scheduled the same as methamphetamine under Mexican law.

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Action required in Mexico

Methamphetamine-class ADHD medication is tightly controlled and can trigger prosecution.

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Action required in Mexico

Re-entering Mexico after a prior deportation without authorization can bar entry.

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Action required in Mexico

Illegally exporting an archaeological monument: 5 to 12 years in prison.

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Action required in Mexico

Declare cash or monetary instruments over USD 10,000 crossing Mexico's border.

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Action required in Mexico

Undeclared cash over USD 10,000 in Mexico risks fines or prison.

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Action required in Mexico

Unauthorized export of a historic or artistic monument: prosecution.

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Action required in Mexico

Heated-tobacco devices are confiscated at Mexican customs as banned imports.

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Action required in Mexico

Vapes are confiscated at Mexican customs; the devices are banned imports.

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Action required in Mexico

Vape liquids and pods are confiscated at Mexican customs as banned goods.

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The final decision rests with the officer.

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You do not have to be bringing it.

Food and plants 24

Medication 49

A pharmacist checks each medicine before it is listed here. What follows is what the health authority publishes for every traveler.

Alcohol 1

Tobacco, vapes, and nicotine 3

Cannabis and CBD 1

Electronics 12

Drones and professional gear 4

Satellite and radio equipment 3

Liquids at the checkpoint 1

Cash and monetary instruments 4

Purchases and valuables 6

Duty-free allowances 5

Weapons and blades 2

Antiques and other restricted goods 11

Forms and documents 11

Entry and admissibility 8

Vaccines and health 7

Plugs and power 1

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Who publishes these rules

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Sites that charge extra to “handle” a Mexico application are not official. The government issues these directly.

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