How many photo or video camera can I bring into Mexico?

Mexico allows 2 photo or video camera per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.

Do I have to declare photo or video camera at Mexico customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 2 photo or video camera there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare photo or video camera 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 photo or video camera?

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 photo or video camera 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 photo or video camera out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking photo or video camera out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for photo or video camera 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 2026-09-16.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on photo or video camera?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit photo or video camera, 1 limit it and 19 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

How much Photo or video camera can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Photo or video camera into Mexico only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 2 piece

What you need to know

2 piece
Channels: Carried with the traveler
No stated quantity
Value cap: 500 USD
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 Photo or video camera in Mexico

How many photo or video camera can I bring into Mexico?: Mexico allows 2 photo or video camera per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare photo or video camera at Mexico customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 2 photo or video camera there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare photo or video camera 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 photo or video camera?: 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 photo or video camera 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 photo or video camera out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking photo or video camera out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for photo or video camera 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 2026-09-16.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on photo or video camera?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit photo or video camera, 1 limit it and 19 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

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