Do I have to declare meat and fish at Mexico customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare meat and fish 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 and fish 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 and fish out of Mexico?

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

Does the Mexico limit for meat and fish 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 Agri-food Products You Can Bring into Mexico. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “The following are permitted entry in quantities for personal use and consumption:”

How does Mexico compare with other countries on meat and fish?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit meat and fish, 15 limit it and 2 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

Can I bring meat and fish to Mexico?

Official classification: Meat and fish

Allowed

You can bring meat and fish into Mexico without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not 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

Agri-food Products You Can Bring into Mexico Servicio Nacional de Sanidad, Inocuidad y Calidad Agroalimentaria (SENASICA)

Questions about Meat and fish in Mexico

Do I have to declare meat and fish at Mexico customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare meat and fish 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 and fish 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 and fish out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking meat and fish out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for meat and fish 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 Agri-food Products You Can Bring into Mexico. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “The following are permitted entry in quantities for personal use and consumption:”
How does Mexico compare with other countries on meat and fish?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit meat and fish, 15 limit it and 2 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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