Can I drive into Mexico with alcohol from the USA and back?
All of the information on this that I could find was about buying alcohol in Mexico, but I am actually driving into Mexico with a bunch of alcohol from the US, having a party, and then coming back. I am wondering if I can bring the alcohol back without issues? I'm driving from California into Mexico and back.
Best Answer
A quick search turned up the information below from Discover Baja
What am I allowed to take into Mexico?
When crossing by land, you are allowed to take your personal belongings and $75 worth of merchandise, duty free. People over the age of 18 may bring three liters of liquor or beer and up to six liters of wine. For more details, see our Mexican Customs section.
What am I allowed to bring back to the U.S. from Mexico?
Your personal belongings and $800 worth of purchased merchandise, duty free. If you are a California resident over the age of 21 crossing the border by car or foot, you may only bring back 1 liter of alcohol. Non-California residents over the age of 21 may bring back up to 60 liters of alcohol. California residents traveling via steamship, airplane or railroad may also bring back up to 60 liters. See our U.S. Customs Page for detailed information.
A search for beer prices in Mexico and California suggest that a beer in Mexico will cost you around US$0.50 (in local equivalent currency), while a similar beer in the US will cost between US$0.75 and US$1.00. (This wasn't a very thorough search, so I accept no responsibility for accuracy or otherwise)
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How many bottles of alcohol can I bring into Mexico from us?
In the case of bringing alcohol from the U.S. into Mexico, you will need a visa. The amount of liquor, beer, or wine you may bring across the border is three liters per adult as well as six liters of wine per adult. Extra gasoline must not be brought across.How many cases of beer can you bring across the border from Mexico?
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.Do you have to declare alcohol in Mexico?
Customs in Mexico require adults aged 18+ to declare and pay any duty on alcohol that exceeds three liters of liquor or beer and six liters of wine. If you have more than these quantities, you must declare them to Customs and pay any duty.How much alcohol can I bring back from Mexico in a car?
In terms of federal and state regulations, you are allowed to take back one liter of alcoholic beverages for personal use without paying duty. You may, however, be able to bring back more than one liter, but you will have to pay any applicable Customs duties and IRT charges.Driving into Mexico... can I bring my car?
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