Foreigners wishing to import free of taxes their household effects into Mexico must bring at the Consular Section at opening hours the following documents:
- Original migratory document: Temporary Residence visa holders are entitled to import temporarily household effects for the period of time that lasts her/his visa.
- Permanent Residents in Mexico, in accordance with Article 104 of the Regulations of the Customs Law, have the right to import their household goods "free of taxes on foreign trade" within a period of no more than six months after the date on which the person concerned obtained his/her residence in Mexico from the National Institute of Migration.
- Valid passport (original and copy).
- Four copies of the list of items to be imported, as per the following guidelines:
- The list must be in Spanish. (Lists provided by freight companies are not accepted)
- It must state the applicant’s addresses, both in Mexico and the UK, and that she or he is obliged to return the households effects once that he or she leaves Mexico. The letter must also state that in case of change of address, the applicant must inform it to the customs authorities.
- Each copy must bear the applicant's original signature (photocopied signatures NOT accepted).
- Payment the consular fees, which must be made in cash, postal orders or company's cheque, payable to Mexican Consulate.
Example of household effects list:
IMPORTANT:
- The list of household items will not include goods that the interested parties have had abroad for commercial or industrial activities, nor those that can be regulated under the scope of the Federal Vehicle Registration Law.
- The list must contain a detailed description of the items it comprises and their quantity. In the case of electrical items, the brand, model, and serial number must be indicated.
- It is not permissible to import motor vehicles, food, and beverages as part of the household items.
- The exemption from paying the tax for importing used household items will be granted within the following time frames: at the time of the interested party's arrival in Mexico; within the three (3) months prior to the interested party's arrival in the country; or up to a maximum of six (6) months after the date the interested party has entered the country.
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