Do I have to declare medicine and baby food liquids at Mexico customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare medicine and baby food liquids 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 medicine and baby food liquids 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 medicine and baby food liquids out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking medicine and baby food liquids out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for medicine and baby food liquids 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 CO SA-17.2/10 R3. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on medicine and baby food liquids?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine and baby food liquids, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

Can I bring medicine and baby food liquids to Mexico?

Official classification: Medicine and baby food/milk liquids exempted from the LAG limit

Allowed

You can bring medicine and baby food liquids 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

CO SA-17.2/10 R3 Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil

Questions about Medicine and baby food liquids in Mexico

Do I have to declare medicine and baby food liquids at Mexico customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare medicine and baby food liquids 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 medicine and baby food liquids 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 medicine and baby food liquids out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking medicine and baby food liquids out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for medicine and baby food liquids 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 CO SA-17.2/10 R3. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on medicine and baby food liquids?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit medicine and baby food liquids, 4 limit it and 16 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

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Quick facts

Jurisdiction: Mexico
Travel mode: Land

Freshness

Last verified: 2026-09-19
Next review: 2026-12-18

Destination

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