Do I have to declare narcotic and psychotropic medicines at Mexico customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare narcotic and psychotropic medicines 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 narcotic and psychotropic medicines 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 narcotic and psychotropic medicines out of Mexico?

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

Does the Mexico limit for narcotic and psychotropic medicines 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 REGLAMENTO de Insumos para la Salud. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on narcotic and psychotropic medicines?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit narcotic and psychotropic medicines, 18 limit it and 2 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Narcotic and psychotropic medicines can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Narcotic and psychotropic medicines 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

REGLAMENTO de Insumos para la Salud Secretaría de Salud

Questions about Narcotic and psychotropic medicines in Mexico

Do I have to declare narcotic and psychotropic medicines at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare narcotic and psychotropic medicines 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 narcotic and psychotropic medicines 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 narcotic and psychotropic medicines out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking narcotic and psychotropic medicines out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for narcotic and psychotropic medicines 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 REGLAMENTO de Insumos para la Salud. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on narcotic and psychotropic medicines?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit narcotic and psychotropic medicines, 18 limit it and 2 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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