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twelveoaks

Nov 17, 2011, 3:03 PM

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bringing a desk top computer into Mexico ?

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We will be moving to Mexico in 2012 and will use a professional mover that specializes in moving people to Mexico. We have been told that all electronics must be listed with brand, description and serial number. We have read that one can bring a laptop computer into Mexico but not a desktop. Is this true ?

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chinagringo

Nov 17, 2011, 3:11 PM

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Re: [twelveoaks] bringing a desk top computer into Mexico ?

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Rather than one question at a time, you will probably save time and learn a great deal by going to:

http://rollybrook.com/...Directory.htm#Useful
Regards,
Neil
Albuquerque, NM

YucaLandia

Nov 17, 2011, 3:11 PM

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You can bring in as many desk-top PCs as you like, unless you bring-in commercial quantities for selling.

The distinction with desk-top PCs is that they are not considered to be a personal item, like your clothes, shaver, or 1 laptop. Any desk-top you bring in is treated like other electronics by Aduana: qualifies for a 16% duty.

Are you bringing in a household of goods under a 1-time FM3/No Inmigrante INM permit? If so, the PC woud be exempt from duties, just like other household goods.
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cookj5

Nov 17, 2011, 9:51 PM

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Technically, desktops are not exempt from duty, unlike laptops. In reality, unless it is new, you are unlikely to get dinged. This is especially true if you bring it in with you when you drive over the border, along with your other luggage. When we came through, we got the red light and pulled over for inspection, They looked briefly at our papers, poked for a few seconds in our trunk, saw the desktop and said nothing. We got quickly waved through. Just make sure it is not in the original box, so it doesn't look like it is a new product you might be bringing in to sell.

Buen viaje!