BajaNomad

Tecate import limits

jack - 10-14-2015 at 11:06 AM

I was wondering if the Mexican border inspectors at the Tecate crossing are still checking for meat limits and bans. A few months ago it was reported that they were. I was wondering if that was just one time thing and now they just are no longer bothering.:?:

DENNIS - 10-14-2015 at 12:23 PM


They do what they want...when they want. Never count on other's experiences at the border. Just go by the rules, or take your chances.

monoloco - 10-14-2015 at 06:02 PM

They worked out on us there a couple of weeks ago pretty good. Had to pay 2400 pesos duty on items. I believe meat is on the prohibited list.

wessongroup - 10-14-2015 at 09:10 PM

What they said ... ^^
^^*

*carry "some" cash

Tecate

J.P. - 10-14-2015 at 09:39 PM

We crossed there this am headed to Punta Banda. there was around 6 agents leaned up against the wall in the shade .One of them gave us the Evil Eye but didn't wave us inn. I have never ben turned back but as others have said be prepared.
when carrying groceries I leave them in the store shopping bags when they look they never look in the bag.




















bajaunbob - 10-16-2015 at 08:42 PM

Cheese and wine - on the prohibido list?

jack - 10-19-2015 at 01:38 PM

I believe you are limited to 3kg of cheese. I don't know about the wine.

Udo - 10-19-2015 at 02:22 PM

IMHO, J.P.
When crossing the Mexican borders, pretend those Mexican border inspectors are not there. I.E. have a conversation with your partner while crossing, and NEVER make eye contact with them, because they assume that by your looking at them you are guilty of something.
The only times I have ever been pulled over is when I got a red light, or sometimes when I drive the FJ Cruiser even with a green light.
Quote: Originally posted by J.P.  
We crossed there this am headed to Punta Banda. there was around 6 agents leaned up against the wall in the shade .One of them gave us the Evil Eye but didn't wave us inn. I have never ben turned back but as others have said be prepared.
when carrying groceries I leave them in the store shopping bags when they look they never look in the bag.




















rts551 - 10-19-2015 at 04:51 PM

Evil eyes? and ignore? I just follow the rules and buy Mexican. They have moved into the 20th century and have everything.

bajaunbob - 10-19-2015 at 07:24 PM

Quote: Originally posted by jack  
I believe you are limited to 3kg of cheese. I don't know about the wine.
Hah! Got through with my stash yesterday no problema! That giant scanning machine at TJ crossing had no clue. No worries in The Promised Land! Life goes on SOB ...