Do I have to declare goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty at Mexico customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty 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 goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty 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 goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty 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 Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior para 2026. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Que el valor de las mercancías, excluyendo la franquicia, no exceda de 3,000 (tres mil) dólares de los Estados Unidos de América o su equivalente en moneda nacional.”

How does Mexico compare with other countries on goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty, 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

How much Goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty can I bring into Mexico?

Declare

You can bring Goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty into Mexico, but you must declare it.

Carried Allowed, declare

Declaration Required

Limit 3,000 USD

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Value cap: 3,000 USD
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

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

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior para 2026 Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT)

Questions about Goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty in Mexico

How much goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty can I bring into Mexico?: Mexico allows goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty to be brought in, but it has to be declared once it reaches 3,000 USD. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty 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 goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty 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 goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty 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 Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior para 2026. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Que el valor de las mercancías, excluyendo la franquicia, no exceda de 3,000 (tres mil) dólares de los Estados Unidos de América o su equivalente en moneda nacional.”
How does Mexico compare with other countries on goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 0 prohibit goods eligible for the $1,000 flat rate of duty, 7 limit it and 13 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

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