Do I have to declare meat, meat products and dairy products at Mexico customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare meat, meat products and dairy products 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 meat, meat products and dairy products 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 meat, meat products and dairy products out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking meat, meat products and dairy products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for meat, meat products and dairy products 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 cárnicos y embutidos permitidos para su importación turística. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Todos los productos de origen porcino provenientes de países con presencia de Peste Porcina Africana (PPA) se encuentran prohibidos para su importación, aun si la Planta en el SICPA permanece vigente.”

How does Mexico compare with other countries on meat, meat products and dairy products?

Of the 21 countries covered here, 12 prohibit meat, meat products and dairy products, 8 limit it and 1 let it through. Mexico is among the strictest.

How much Meat, meat products and dairy products can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Meat, meat products and dairy products into Mexico only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler, Post or courier

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Productos cárnicos y embutidos permitidos para su importación turística Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA)

Questions about Meat, meat products and dairy products in Mexico

Do I have to declare meat, meat products and dairy products at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare meat, meat products and dairy products 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 meat, meat products and dairy products 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 meat, meat products and dairy products out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking meat, meat products and dairy products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for meat, meat products and dairy products 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 cárnicos y embutidos permitidos para su importación turística. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Todos los productos de origen porcino provenientes de países con presencia de Peste Porcina Africana (PPA) se encuentran prohibidos para su importación, aun si la Planta en el SICPA permanece vigente.”
How does Mexico compare with other countries on meat, meat products and dairy products?: Of the 21 countries covered here, 12 prohibit meat, meat products and dairy products, 8 limit it and 1 let it through. Mexico is among the strictest.

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