How many radios, transmitters and pagers can I bring into Mexico?

Mexico allows 3 devices per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.

Do I have to declare radios, transmitters and pagers at Mexico customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare radios, transmitters and pagers 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.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the Mexico allowance for radios, transmitters and pagers?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking radios, transmitters and pagers out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for radios, transmitters and pagers 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 Equipaje y franquicia. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on radios, transmitters and pagers?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit radios, transmitters and pagers, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Radios, transmitters and pagers can I bring into Mexico?

Allowed

You can bring Radios, transmitters and pagers into Mexico without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 3 device

What you need to know

3 device
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Equipaje y franquicia Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México (ANAM)

Questions about Radios, transmitters and pagers in Mexico

How many radios, transmitters and pagers can I bring into Mexico?: Mexico allows 3 devices per traveller without duty. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare radios, transmitters and pagers at Mexico customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare radios, transmitters and pagers 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.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the Mexico allowance for radios, transmitters and pagers?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship radios, transmitters and pagers 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 radios, transmitters and pagers out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking radios, transmitters and pagers out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for radios, transmitters and pagers 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 Equipaje y franquicia. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on radios, transmitters and pagers?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit radios, transmitters and pagers, 10 limit it and 10 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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