Do I have to declare CITES-protected species and products at Mexico customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare CITES-protected species and products 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 CITES-protected species and products 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 CITES-protected species and products out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking CITES-protected species and products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for CITES-protected species and products 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 Preguntas frecuentes. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on CITES-protected species and products?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit CITES-protected species and products, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

How much CITES-protected species and products can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring CITES-protected species and products 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
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

Preguntas frecuentes Comisión Nacional para el Conocimiento y Uso de la Biodiversidad (CONABIO)
Ley General de Vida Silvestre Secretaría de Gobernación

Questions about CITES-protected species and products in Mexico

Do I have to declare CITES-protected species and products at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare CITES-protected species and products 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 CITES-protected species and products 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 CITES-protected species and products out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking CITES-protected species and products out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for CITES-protected species and products 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 Preguntas frecuentes. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on CITES-protected species and products?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit CITES-protected species and products, 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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