Do I have to declare vehicle parts at Mexico customs?

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

What happens if I do not declare vehicle parts 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 vehicle parts 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 vehicle parts out of Mexico?

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

Does the Mexico limit for vehicle parts 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 vehicle parts?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit vehicle parts, 5 limit it and 14 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

How much Vehicle parts can I bring into Mexico?

Declare

You can bring Vehicle parts into Mexico, but you must declare it.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration 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 Vehicle parts in Mexico

How much vehicle parts can I bring into Mexico?: Mexico allows vehicle parts to be brought in, but it has to be declared once it reaches 500 USD. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare vehicle parts at Mexico customs?: Yes — it has to be declared to Mexico customs on arrival.
What happens if I do not declare vehicle parts 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 vehicle parts 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 vehicle parts out of Mexico?: Mexico publishes no separate rule for taking vehicle parts out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Mexico limit for vehicle parts 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 vehicle parts?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 1 prohibit vehicle parts, 5 limit it and 14 let it through. Mexico is among the more permissive.

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