Do I have to declare antique and replica weapons at Mexico customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare antique and replica weapons 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 antique and replica weapons 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 antique and replica weapons out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking antique and replica weapons out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for antique and replica weapons 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 ACUERDO por el que se eliminan y se establecen acciones de simplificación y mejora administrativa de trámites que se realizan ante la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional.. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on antique and replica weapons?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit antique and replica weapons, 16 limit it and 1 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Antique and replica weapons can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Antique and replica weapons into Mexico only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

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

ACUERDO por el que se eliminan y se establecen acciones de simplificación y mejora administrativa de trámites que se realizan ante la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional. Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional

Questions about Antique and replica weapons in Mexico

Do I have to declare antique and replica weapons at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare antique and replica weapons 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 antique and replica weapons 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 antique and replica weapons out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking antique and replica weapons out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for antique and replica weapons 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 ACUERDO por el que se eliminan y se establecen acciones de simplificación y mejora administrativa de trámites que se realizan ante la Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional.. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on antique and replica weapons?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 3 prohibit antique and replica weapons, 16 limit it and 1 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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