Do I have to declare powders and other granular substances at Mexico customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare powders and other granular substances 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 powders and other granular substances 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 powders and other granular substances out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking powders and other granular substances out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for powders and other granular substances 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 y Anexo 13. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Mexico compare with other countries on powders and other granular substances?

Of the 17 countries covered here, 4 prohibit powders and other granular substances, 5 limit it and 8 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

How much Powders and other granular substances can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Powders and other granular substances 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

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 y Anexo 13 Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT), Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público

Questions about Powders and other granular substances in Mexico

Do I have to declare powders and other granular substances at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare powders and other granular substances 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 powders and other granular substances 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 powders and other granular substances out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking powders and other granular substances out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for powders and other granular substances 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 y Anexo 13. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Mexico compare with other countries on powders and other granular substances?: Of the 17 countries covered here, 4 prohibit powders and other granular substances, 5 limit it and 8 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

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