Import of household goods

Permanent and Temporary Residents of Mexico have the right to import their household goods duty-free once within a period of no more than six months after the date of their formal entrance to Mexico.
Household effects are defined as those items that constitute the furnishings of a house and are exclusively for use, on their daily needs, by a person or family. This includes clothes, bedding, books, works of art and scientific materials (as long as they are not part of a collection for expositions or art galleries). All of the items must have been purchased at least 6 months before moving.

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Requirements:

  1. Application form (click here)
  2. Passport (original and 4 photocopies of the page with your personal details and photograph).
    • Must Have a minimum validity of six months
    • Must not be frayed, torn or altered
  3. Mexican Visa: Temporary or Permanent Residence (original and 4 photocopies) OR
  4. Mexican Residence Card: Temporary or Permanent Residence (original and 4 photocopies)
  5. House Hold Goods Inventory (click here) (4 sets, must be signed by the applicant)

Disclaimer:

  • The name of the applicant stated on the application form and inventory must appear as it is stated on the Passport, Mexican Visa or Resident Card
  • When filling out the application form and inventory please complete all the required fields in blue and sign all the documents.
  • For the inventory please include a detailed description and quantity of the goods. For example:
    • 2x Small boxes of clothes
    • 4x Large boxes of linens
    • 1x Box of plates
  • For any electronics or appliances you must include the brand, model and serial number. For example:
    • 1 Gaming Console: Microsoft, Xbox ONE, XQWE123524XXXX
    • 1 TV 42”: Sony, Triton Series, QWEW135432XXXXX

Please note that the inventory must be in Spanish. The fee for the temporary import of household is: (Click here)

Consulado General de México
Houston, Texas
3200 Rogerdale Rd.
Houston TX 77042
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