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 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Con tu franquicia no puedes introducir:”

How much Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) into Mexico only within the stated limits.

Extra conditions apply

Carried Limited

Declaration Above allowance

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler
Extra conditions apply

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 Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) in Mexico

Do I have to declare Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) 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 Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) 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 Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit) 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 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Con tu franquicia no puedes introducir:”
How does Mexico compare with other countries on Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit)?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit Cigarettes, tobacco and alcoholic beverages (commercial import, Excise Department permit), 19 limit it and 0 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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