What happens if I do not declare food, plant and animal products under agency control in Mexico?

Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 88, primer párrafo, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 178, fracción I, segundo párrafo, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 151, fracción III: the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship food, plant and animal products under agency control to Mexico instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.

Where does this rule come from?

Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM) states it in Si viajas en estas fechas evita movilizar alimentos con restricciones sanitarias. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on food, plant and animal products under agency control?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit food, plant and animal products under agency control, 20 limit it and 0 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Food, plant and animal products under agency control can I bring into Mexico?

Declare

You can bring Food, plant and animal products under agency control into Mexico, but you must declare it.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Required

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Si viajas en estas fechas evita movilizar alimentos con restricciones sanitarias Secretaría de Agricultura y Desarrollo Rural (SENASICA)

Questions about Food, plant and animal products under agency control in Mexico

Do I have to declare food, plant and animal products under agency control at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare food, plant and animal products under agency control in Mexico?: Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 88, primer párrafo, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess. Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 178, fracción I, segundo párrafo, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under Ley Aduanera, artículo 151, fracción III: the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship food, plant and animal products under agency control to Mexico instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead.
Can I take food, plant and animal products under agency control out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking food, plant and animal products under agency control out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for food, plant and animal products under agency control apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM) states it in Si viajas en estas fechas evita movilizar alimentos con restricciones sanitarias. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on food, plant and animal products under agency control?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit food, plant and animal products under agency control, 20 limit it and 0 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

Related items

Accompanied cash Accompanying goods, non-commercial (flat-rate band) Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) Alcohol and alcoholic beverages above 22% vol (or undenatured ethyl alcohol 80% vol and over)

Related countries

Australia Canada China France

Other items in this group

Agricultural/forestry/fishery/livestock products (general sub-cap) Animal, plant, fruit, vegetable, seafood and food products Cut flowers and wreaths Eggs Fish and other fishery products Fruits and vegetables