awfulart
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Importing goods to Mexico
Don't know how accurate the following is or if it is per person. I assume it is per person. One never knows in Mexico.
New Rules for Travel to Mexico
Rumbo, Posted: Dec 04, 2008
HOUSTON -- Mexico's customs agency has announced new regulations for those traveling by land to Mexico over the holiday season, including an increase
in the value of merchandise that can be brought into the country tax-free from $75 to $300, according to Rumbo. The customs agency is anticipating a
higher volume of travel over land as a result of an increase in the cost of airline tickets. The agency also advises travelers to take precautions
against theft and assaults on their way to Mexico, and cautions against traveling at night. The new rules will be in effect through Jan. 9.
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The agency also advises travelers to take precautions against theft and assaults on their way to Mexico, and cautions against traveling at night.
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that way you'll still have your stuff when you travel IN mexico, thereby giving mexican bad guys a chance.....
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Dave
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The increase is for Mexican nationals only.
Facilitación de trámites aduaneros durante el Operativo Invierno
Se incrementa la franquicia de 75 a 300 dólares durante el periodo comprendido del 24 de noviembre de 2008 al 9 de enero de 2009, para
pasajeros de nacionalidad mexicana provenientes del extranjero que ingresen al país por vía terrestre, acumulables por los integrantes de una
familia que ingrese en el mismo medio de transporte, siempre que no se trate de residentes en la franja o región fronteriza.
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bajabound2005
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Isn't there already an allowance for FM3 holders...a couple hundred bucks or so?
Friends don't let friends drink white zinfandel.
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Dave
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An ongoing debate
| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
Isn't there already an allowance for FM3 holders...a couple hundred bucks or so? |
There are those who say yes but I can't find any official regs that extend FM3/2 holders to anything more than what a tourist is allowed.
If someone has documentation I'd love to see it.
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Don Alley
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| Quote: | Originally posted by bajabound2005
Isn't there already an allowance for FM3 holders...a couple hundred bucks or so? |
Last trip through, in November...
total value, in dollars $779. Less $150, for our two FM3s, $629. 15% tax came to $1242MN.
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Dave
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That's a standard $75 per person
| Quote: | Originally posted by Don Alley
Less $150, for our two FM3s |
When entering by land:
"Su franquicia cubre hasta 75 dólares o su equivalente en moneda nacional o extranjera"
http://www.aduanas.sat.gob.mx/aduana_mexico/2008/pasajeros/1...
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