2006-06-13 08:02:46 · 7 answers · asked by SJJ 1 in Travel ➔ Mexico ➔ Other - Mexico
According to The Mexican Customs Law (Ley Aduanera) you are allowed to introduce ONE portable computer into the country for personal use, without paying duties. Whether it is new or not, is irrelevant.
If it's new, just take it out of the box and wrappings and put it in a computer briefcase. Thousands of people cross the border everyday with their laptops. If you are carrying nothing to declare, you can use the NOTHING TO DECLARE line. The Tax Police (personnel at the border checkpoints) are well aware of the legislation. But if they should ask, just say it's YOUR personal computer (es mi computadora personal).
Don't say it's a gift. You'll get yourself into useless explanations.
Take care.
TIP: Don't use your cellphone while crossing the border. There's a very expensive penalty for it.
2006-06-14 07:07:51 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know how mny times the people who answer you went to mexico, but the only thing you should be worry about its the transportation, try to make sure its well pack if your flying if going by car i do not see any problem that you may have, just relax and if they ask just said ''its a gift'' do not get nervous otherwise like in any other countries checkpoints you will be suspicious, and you will be under more inspection than normal
2006-06-13 12:41:53 · answer #2 · answered by teotl15 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure u can. Just say at the border that is yours and u will need it. Dont say is new or for a gift unless u want to pay taxes and for that u might also need proof of purchase. Take care.
2006-06-13 16:18:54 · answer #3 · answered by Finy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just don't say it's a gift or else Customs will make you pay an unreasonable amount of "tax" (Mexican Translation: mordida (bite))...just say it's for personal use. Enjoy Mexico.
2006-06-13 09:40:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure u can. we do have computers in Mexico. Oh and FYI, Mexican residents are not Hispanic. We take great offense to that categorization :)
2006-06-13 09:02:03 · answer #5 · answered by x x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ... it's only the new stuff they don't want. Tell them you are spending 6 months and you need it for yourself
2006-06-13 12:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by sparks_mex 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can. Since you can pass other electronic devices.
2006-06-16 06:04:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋