Do I have to declare cut flowers and wreaths at Mexico customs?

Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.

What happens if I do not declare cut flowers and wreaths 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 cut flowers and wreaths 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 cut flowers and wreaths out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking cut flowers and wreaths out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for cut flowers and wreaths 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 Productos prohibidos. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Se prohíbe el ingreso de manera turística de los productos que se enlistan a continuación, si el importador no cumple con los requisitos que se describen en la siguiente liga.”

How does Mexico compare with other countries on cut flowers and wreaths?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit cut flowers and wreaths, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Cut flowers and wreaths can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Cut flowers and wreaths into Mexico only within the stated limits.

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

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

Productos prohibidos Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA)

Questions about Cut flowers and wreaths in Mexico

Do I have to declare cut flowers and wreaths at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare cut flowers and wreaths 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 cut flowers and wreaths 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 cut flowers and wreaths out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking cut flowers and wreaths out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for cut flowers and wreaths 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 Productos prohibidos. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Se prohíbe el ingreso de manera turística de los productos que se enlistan a continuación, si el importador no cumple con los requisitos que se describen en la siguiente liga.”
How does Mexico compare with other countries on cut flowers and wreaths?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit cut flowers and wreaths, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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