Do you have to declare vitamins at customs Mexico?

Crossing the Mexican border with your personal vitamins or dietary supplements is legal and should not cause any problems at Mexican checkpoints. Most Mexican drug stores and markets sell vitamins and supplements, so Mexican authorities are familiar with seeing vitamin bottles and containers.



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You are not required to declare or notify TSA of your vitamins in your luggage. The only exceptions are with liquid supplements or powders over 12 oz (350 mL), the latter of which you need to place in a separate bin during the X-ray screening process.

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If you enter or leave Mexico, you must declare any sum of money equaling US$10,000 or more that you bring in cash, checks, money orders, other cashable documents or a combination of them. Failing to declare carries a fine ranging from 20% to 40% of the exceeding amount.

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As a rule of thumb, you are allowed to bring into Mexico whatever you need for the time period you will be staying in Mexico. You are not allowed to bring food, fruits and/or products that are not “company” packed and sealed.

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At the point of entry into Mexico, you must report to the customs authorities and present the medical prescription issued by the competent authority. Said document must bear the name of the doctor who authorizes the prescription, his/her signature, contact details (telephone, address) and professional registration.

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Medication is usually screened by X-ray; however, if a passenger does not want a medication X-rayed, he or she may ask for a visual inspection instead.

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Declare all drugs, medicinals, and similar products to the appropriate CBP official; Carry such substances in their original containers; Carry only the quantity of such substances that a person with that condition (e.g., chronic pain) would normally carry for his/her personal use; and.

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Keep medicines in their original, labeled containers. Ensure that they are clearly labeled with your full name, health care provider's name, generic and brand name, and exact dosage.

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You are allowed to bring enough medicine for the time period you will be in Mexico. If you are bringing an unusual quantity of medicine please bring a doctor's prescription just in case you need to prove the medicine is for your own consumption.

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After passing through immigration, you collect your bags and proceed to the exit. You will hand the form to the customs agent and press the button on what looks like a traffic light. A green light means “go” and red means “inspection” in which case, officials perform a quick inspection.

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Bringing Food Into Mexico: Mexico Customs and Border Rules
  • Smoking tobacco.
  • Honey.
  • Dried, roasted, or preserved fruits and vegetables including coffee, herbs, and spices.
  • Dry cooked, packed, and bottled foods.
  • Smoked poultry such as chicken or turkey.


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The TSA website clearly states that yes, packing vitamins is are allowed in both your carry-on bag and checked baggage. [7] As long as they are in solid form, such as capsules, tablets, or gummies, you are permitted to pack as many supplements as you like, and they don't have to be labeled.

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You can take unmarked pills with you on a plane in carry-on and checked baggage. Your medication does not have to be in its original packaging.

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