Do I have to declare food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement at Mexico customs?

No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.

What happens if I do not declare food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement 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 food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement 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 food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement 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.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement, 15 limit it and 4 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement can I bring into Mexico?

Allowed

You can bring Food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement into Mexico without a special limit.

Carried Allowed

Declaration Not required

Limit 500 USD

What you need to know

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 Food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement in Mexico

How much food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement can I bring into Mexico?: Mexico publishes no quantity limit for food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement carried by a traveller. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement at Mexico customs?: No — within the allowance it passes without a declaration.
What happens if I do not declare food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement 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 food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement 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 food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement 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.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit food, medicine, cosmetics and food supplement, 15 limit it and 4 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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