Mexican Customs - MEX & ZIH

After years of experiencing customs at ZIH, I became disoriented the first couple of times I came through customs at MEX in recent years. I kept waiting for problems that didn’t occur. I have previously related a friend bringing a few items for me.a couple of years ago, all with receipts, well under US$500 total. Oops, I forgot to give him the receipt for the C$160 Apple TV. He was charged M$1500 duty on it.

Last year when he arrived, the same customs person saw him, smiled at him, and waived him through without checking anything.

A few months ago I arrived at ZIH with an itemized list, prices listed, converted from C$ to US, amounts totaled up, with all receipts in an envelope. I even had a large tool for woodworking, brand new in a box. Aduana was disinterested in my arrival.

In October I’ll be arriving via MEX. Yes, the flights are lousy connections, but the arrival is more pleasant.