Do I have to declare scissors at Mexico customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare scissors 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 scissors 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 scissors out of Mexico?

Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking scissors out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Mexico limit for scissors 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 CO SA-17.2/10 R3. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Objetos puntiagudos o con borde filoso que puedan utilizarse para causar lesiones graves, incluidos los siguientes: - Tijeras con hojas de más de 6 cm de largo a partir del eje”

How does Mexico compare with other countries on scissors?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 2 prohibit scissors, 12 limit it and 6 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

How much Scissors can I bring into Mexico?

Restricted

You can bring Scissors 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

On the plane

Airline differences

Airline	Difference from the baseline
Air France	Stricter than the standard rule

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

CO SA-17.2/10 R3 Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil

Questions about Scissors in Mexico

Do I have to declare scissors at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare scissors 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 scissors 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 scissors out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking scissors out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for scissors 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 CO SA-17.2/10 R3. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “Objetos puntiagudos o con borde filoso que puedan utilizarse para causar lesiones graves, incluidos los siguientes: - Tijeras con hojas de más de 6 cm de largo a partir del eje”
How does Mexico compare with other countries on scissors?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 2 prohibit scissors, 12 limit it and 6 let it through. Mexico is among the ones that set a limit.

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