Sending to Mexico: at a glance
- Duty-free limit
- USD 50; up to USD 117 for US-origin goods under conditions. Shipments from non-USMCA origins pay a 33.5% global rate above the limit; USMCA-origin 19% above USD 117 from August 2025.
- Tax above the limit
- 16% IVA plus duties above USD 50.
- Used personal items
- Assume there is no special relief for used personal items sent by post or courier; the ordinary parcel thresholds apply.
- Put in the parcel
- Invoice with value and description
- Recipient's RFC tax ID (required for simplified courier clearance since October 2024)
These are the usual rules. Customs and courier rules can change at any time, so confirm with Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de Mexico (ANAM) / SAT before sending.
Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de Mexico (ANAM) / SATSend it yourself
- Ask the office holding it whether they post items, or who may collect it for you (a written authorisation and a copy of your ID).
- Someone collects it and packs it securely.
- Book a courier with a clear description and value; outside the EU it needs electronic customs data.
- The receiver pays any import duty or tax on arrival.
Offices usually work Greek office hours, and staff may answer in Greek. A service we recommend can make the calls and handle the pickup for you.
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In short
Mexico allows USD 50 duty- and tax-free for courier shipments, with different flat tax rates above that, and requires the consignee's RFC for the simplified courier procedure since October 2024. Rates change often; confirm with the courier.
Good to know
- Without an RFC the shipment must go through standard clearance.