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mcfez
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Pay to get drunk.............
A little useful data to share..............
A very unfortunate situation arose last week in which a party of visitors traveling in a single vehicle stopped to buy duty-free liquor in Calexico to
bring to San Felipe. The understanding was that a maximum of 3 bottles per person was allowed into Mexico. On crossing the border, Mexican customs
confiscated all of the bottles; a loss to the visitors of hundreds of dollars. I checked with the San Felipe Tourist Office and they say that the
regulations have been changed. Their belief is that the limit is now 1 bottle per vehicle. We are going to check with customs to see what the policy
is. In the meantime, I would advise visitors not to bring more than they can afford to lose. It is also important to realize that customs officers are
now incorruptible. No bribes are tolerated and cameras watch every interaction between the officers and the traveling public. It seems to me that the
duty-free shops in Calexico should alert customers to any new regulations though I realize that doing so will severely cut their sales.
Update: Mexican Aduana (customs) say that the duty-free limit is still 3 liters/person but they must be declared. Excess is charged duty at the rate
of 239% of retail value. If you have trouble, dial 078 for Tourist Assistance in Mexicali - your mobile has to be on the Mexican system for this
number to work.
sanfelipe.com.mx
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bajatravelergeorge
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Great info, thanks.
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jakecard
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A sad loss of sprits.
Jake
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BajaBlanca
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really important info ... who woulda guessed ....
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Ateo
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I almost lost a pack of tecate's heading south thru San Ysidro recently. It was a 30 pack, so don't know the rules but would like to know........
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El Comadante Loco
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Corrupable Aduana Agents
Some Aduana agents in Mexicali are still corruptible. Here is one example of an event that occurred 2 just weeks ago.
A friend towing a trailer crossed at Mexicali and after a though inspected he was told he was over the limit and he was, 4 cases of beer. He was told
he would have to pay duty for the excess, 3 cases. The agent was a young attractive female with a big gun on her hip.
My friend said ok, where do I pay and the agent responded in the trailer, so back inside they went at which point she calmly informed him that the
duty was $60. He paid it and was on his way. Last year another friend towing a trailer crossed at Algodones and had a problem with the registration,
after some discussing he was informed that it would take $15o to fix the problem. He paid and was on his way.
I am advocating that anyone should try to pay off Aduana agents however if solicited by them the choice is yours
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nbacc
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same thing with our load of furniture. We were prepared to pay the tax. He came out and inspected it and we asked where to pay. Inside $250 right
here $150. We paid $150 and were on our way. Nancy
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Puckdrop
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Wow, when did this all happen? I just got back from Loreto 3 days ago and I had no problema bringing in 3 bottles of bubbly to my casa  Does this mean I have to buy cheap Mexican Scotch now 
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Martyman
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On my next trip I'm bringing a bunch of stuff that is cheaper to buy in mexico.
I will bring beer, skyrockets and huaraches. c'mon people are you afraid to stop at a store?
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shari
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I never did understand how people bring Tecate imported to the states...back down to mexico??? some folks even bring tortillas down with them...and
cases of little bottles of water....what the heck? cheaper maybe? Purified water is 10 pesos for 5 gallons...free at the casas you rent....I find
guests bring FAR FAR FAR too much stuff with them instead of buying SOB or at local stores here.
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sanquintinsince73
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| Quote: | Originally posted by shari
I never did understand how people bring Tecate imported to the states...back down to mexico??? some folks even bring tortillas down with them...and
cases of little bottles of water....what the heck? cheaper maybe? Purified water is 10 pesos for 5 gallons...free at the casas you rent....I find
guests bring FAR FAR FAR too much stuff with them instead of buying SOB or at local stores here. |
Maybe it's me but who knows, Tecate bought in Mexico taste's better.
Also, Tecate is cheaper in the states.
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DanO
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Martyman
On my next trip I'm bringing a bunch of stuff that is cheaper to buy in mexico.
I will bring beer, skyrockets and huaraches. c'mon people are you afraid to stop at a store? |
You forgot slingshots and those little ball and cup thingies.
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capt. mike
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plenty of good quality low cost booze and beer/wine are avail in mexico stores. why "import" any of it??
for me duty free stores are for when you are returning to USA - not leaving it.
sorry - don't get it.
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MitchMan
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ditto capt. mike
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Heather
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The only thing that I make sure to bring down is Diet Coke.
The Coca Lite that they sell in MX, just doesn't compare!
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tunaeater
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TKT beers are $12.50 a case at the duty free shops in CLX. No tax or CRV. Knock on wood! I have yet to have an issue crossing South with beer. Usually
they are more interested in the registration paperwork for the bikes.
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bajadogs
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Wow. Smuggling alcohol into Baja? I feel old all of a sudden. What's next? Smuggling fireworks south of the border? 
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by capt. mike
plenty of good quality low cost booze and beer/wine are avail in mexico stores. why "import" any of it??
for me duty free stores are for when you are returning to USA - not leaving it.
sorry - don't get it. |
I understand what you're saying, Mike, but the DF stores at the border are for Mexico entry traffic only, but.....I know you know that. Some others
may not.
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Last time I was at the duty free store I saw a Mexican guy with Baja plates literally fill his trunk up with Tecate and at least 15 bottles of
Presidente and several cartons of cigs. The rear end of his car was loaded down. As we were all following the duty free guy to the border he was in
line in front of me. He got the red light and I did as well. He was in front of me at the aduana. The officer asked him to open his trunk and he went
back to open. The officer looked in and then they both talked for a minute. The Aduana followed the guy as he got back to the drivers door and the
driver handed him something $$$$$$ and away he went. It didn't take very long for the "NEW" Aduana to see the light. Christmas is coming.
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dtbushpilot
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I crossed at SY about 3 weeks ago heading South at about 4:30am. A friend was flying down in a few days so I asked him if there was anything I could
take down for him, he said yes and that he would drop it off on my front porch. The next day I found a 36pack of Coors Lite on the porch. I loaded 3
cases of wine in the Toyota and put some other various stuff on top of it and then put the cat's traveling litter box and the case of Coors Lite on
top of that and headed for the border. I went to the checkpoint and as it was early I was the only one there. The guy asked me to open the back so I
did, he looked at the case of beer then looked at me.....In my best "clueless gringo" voice I said "is the beer OK?"....He smiled and said "that's not
beer" and waved me on.......I'm getting better at this border crossing thing all the time......dt
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