Originally Posted by
maverikbc
The traffic light was still in use at CUN in Dec.
So how customs at mex choose pax to secondary inspections? Just like many countries where officers decide at their discretion? At lim, it was like that.
This thread relates specifically to MEX, and MEX has changed their system.
I'm guessing Aduana is not going to tell us much about how they select baggage for secondary screening, but here are some likely factors:
- Tip, allegation or report of irregularity
- Baggage arouses suspicion as it is x-rayed
- Large numbers of checked bags
- Significantly overweight bag
- Odd / nonstandard packaging
- Odors, leaks, wet stains
- Officer's "gut feeling"
Mexican residents have restrictions on what they can bring duty free into Mexico. Visitors also have restrictions on quantity, value and type of items tat can be imported.
"All tourists traveling to Mexico have the right to take with them their personal luggage duty free.
Most commonly encountered restrictions are (import duties could be assessed if you exceed these amounts):
Some food items - especially plants and seeds
Cigars and cigarettes - up to 20 packs per person
Liquor and wine - up to 3 liters per person
Film or videocassettes - up to 12 rolls/cassettes
Medicine for personal use - must have a prescription if the medicine is psychotropic or if you needed one to get the medicine in the first place
Illegal controlled substances & drugs - a no no!
Firearms - only for hunting and
must obtain a permit from the Mexican Consulate in advance"
See
here for the Mexican SAT page detailing what can (and what can not) be imported into Mexico.