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CBP Requirements for Traveling into Mexico
(02/01/2007)WARNING: IT’S ILLEGAL TO CARRY FIREARMS OR AMMO INTO MEXICO.For border crossing information, tune into the port of entry’s Loop Radio on 1620 AM. Report drug and alien smuggling. Call 956-542-5811 in the U.S., 001800-0105237 from Mexico.Prohibited/Permissible Items- All articles acquired in Mexico must be declared.
- $800 exemption for gifts and personal articles, including one liter of alcoholic beverages per person over 21 every 30 days.
- Cuban cigars are prohibited.
- Check with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) about importing any medications prior to crossing into Mexico.
- CBP has a zero-tolerance policy on illegal drugs. Any type, in any amount may result in serious fines, seizure of vehicle, federal record and/or imprisonment.
- Switchblade knives, sea turtle boots or any other articles of endangered species (i.e. spotted cats, coral, crocodile, elephant, etc) are prohibited.
Required Entry Documentation- Foreign students must present a valid passport, F-1 visa, I-94 and SEVIS I20
- Any vehicle used in the attempt to smuggle aliens will be seized.
- Falsely saying you are a U.S. citizen is a federal criminal offense and will be prosecuted.
- Assaulting or interfering with a CBP Officer is a criminal offense and will be prosecuted
- Legalized U.S. residents must possess their resident alien card, I-551, at all times.
Note: All U.S. citizens will be required to present a passport upon return to the United States if traveling by air. Prohibited/Permissible Agricultural Items- Most fruits are prohibited (No oranges or apples)
- Do not take U.S. fruits and meats to Mexico-You cannot bring them back.
- Before you go to Mexico, ask a CBP Officer for a list of items you can bring back.
- Fines of $50 to $1,000 may result if you fail to declared agricultural items.
Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission- You must be 21 years of age to possess alcoholic beverages, if you are not 21, the alcohol will automatically be confiscated.
- One liter of alcohol and one case of beer may be imported per person every 30 days.
- No ID=no liquor. You must prove that you are 21 or older. If you show false or altered personal identification, the ID will be confiscated and you will be prosecuted.
- If you are 18 or over one carton of cigarettes may be imported.
- It is illegal in Texas to consume or possess with intent to consume alcoholic beverages in a public place on Sundays between 2:15 a.m. and noon or on any other day between 2:15 a.m. and 7 a.m.
- You are required to pay state tax on all alcoholic beverages and all cigarettes imported into Texas.
**HAVE A SAFE TRIP TO MEXICO * PLEASE CARRY IDENTIFICATION** |
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