Note that public postal carriers may have more restrictions regarding the size, shape, and contents of your package.
You cannot send: narcotics; live predatory fish; degrading, sexual, or violent images of children; used clothing or footwear that are not your own; weapons; or ammunition. Note that certain medical products are heavily regulated and will need to be registered with the Mexican Secretariat of Health (SSA) if they are going to be resold in Mexico. Contact the SSA at peticionesciudadanas@salud. gob. mx for further direction if you are shipping medical products. [4] X Research source
For the US Postal Service, for example, perishable food items, jewelry, currency, radioactive materials, work infringing on Mexican copyrights, lottery tickets, cosmetics, and more are not accepted in packages to Mexico. If you have questions, call your carrier and talk to a representative about your item. It’s best to find out ahead of time if your item will not be accepted rather than risk the packaging being rejected or destroyed.
The package typically must also be large enough to completely contain the bill of lading, any customs forms, postage, and additional markings for tracking and insurance, if desired.
For example, the US Postal Service does not accept items with a value greater than $2,499 USD in shipments to Mexico.
You can purchase boxes at your local carrier’s office, a home goods store, or recycle one.
Your bill of lading will often include your address, the type of delivery service, and the address of your recipient. Write Mexico after the destination city in your recipient’s address to avoid any potential confusion with local zip codes.
If shipping with the US Postal Service, for example, you will need to fill out PS Form 2976-B and place it inside a plastic envelope. [15] X Research source Depending upon your carrier, you may also need to include documents demonstrating a guarantee of payment for additional duties in case the Mexican authorities determine you’ve undervalued the contents of your package. Note that any goods entering Mexico are subject to inspection by the Mexican authorities. All items need to be in adherence with Mexico’s restricted imports list to avoid seizure.
