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Did you know that there are articles that you can pass to Mexico without paying tax, get to know them. According to the Tax Administration Service (SAT), the merchandise that you enter in your personal luggage, in order not to generate payment of taxes and / or procedures is the following:

Items for personal use

Items for personal use must match the length of stay in the country.

• Clothes and shoes.
• Toiletries and beauty articles.
• Products for babies, such as strollers, portable crib, walker or similar, including its accessories.
• Wedding dress and / or trousseau.
• Suitcases, trunks or similar for the transfer of luggage.
• Books, magazines or printed documents.
• People of legal age, 10 packs of cigarettes, 25 cigars or 200 grams of tobacco, in terms of drinks 3 liters of alcoholic beverages or 6 liters of wine.

Technological equipment

Among the devices that can be entered, there are limitations on each of the items.

• Photographic material, 2 cameras or video recording.
• Telephony, 3 cell phone or wireless network equipment.
• Computer equipment, such as laptop, notebook, omnibook.
• Portable device for recording or listening to music.
• Portable speakers or accessories.
• A portable printer or copier.
• Two musical instruments and accessories.

Sport products

• Two sports teams that can be transported by the same passenger.
• Camping tent.
• Hand tools with case.

Toys

• Video game consoles, with a maximum of 5 video games.
• Five toys, also include collectible toys.

Medicines

• Medicines for personal use.
• Controlled medication, you must present a medical prescription.
• Devices for measuring glucose or blood pressure.

It is important to highlight that the customs services are in charge of checking that the articles have the stipulated specifications, which must be counted on in order not to make a tax payment. If you want to import an item into Mexico that is not in these categories or if you have any questions, go to American Postal Center. We can help you with your procedures and take your products, regardless of size, to the door of your house in Mexico.

American Postal Center is your solution.