Do I have to declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) at Mexico customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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 strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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 strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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: “Flores, plantas, plántulas In Vitro, verduras y frutas frescas”

How does Mexico compare with other countries on strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian)?

Of the 19 countries covered here, 3 prohibit strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian), 6 limit it and 10 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

How much Strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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 Strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) in Mexico

Do I have to declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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 strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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 strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian) 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: “Flores, plantas, plántulas In Vitro, verduras y frutas frescas”
How does Mexico compare with other countries on strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian)?: Of the 19 countries covered here, 3 prohibit strong-smelling fruit (e.g. durian), 6 limit it and 10 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

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