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CozumelComplete

Mar 16, 2014, 6:33 PM

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Customs at the border

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We will be carrying 2 adult bikes and 1 childs bike, but there are only 2 of us. Will I be allowed to just pay customs on the extra one?
Patricia A Holt
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Aaron+

Mar 17, 2014, 9:37 AM

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Call it the luck of the draw, namely, my guess is that it depends on the mood of the customs official you encounter. My bet is that you are waved through when, if asked, you say it is for your child and whip out a family photo, at which point the official may show you his family's photo! This is Mexico.

CozumelComplete

Mar 17, 2014, 10:10 AM

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That sounds good, I do not mind paying, I just do not want them to confiscate it saying I have 1 too many..lol
Patricia A Holt
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robt65

Mar 17, 2014, 4:26 PM

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Hello Cozumel,

You may have struck it "lucky". If you are two adults traveling then you are allowed to import up to 5 toys (new or used) toys are toys to Aduana, and the cost I paid is 16% of the value. If you have more than 5 toys for the child then each person including a youngster is allowed the same $300 tax exemption. Each person in the car is also allowed up to five toys so, if you have more than 5 toys, but 10 or less with you then you are away to the races. If it really "looks" used (i.e. dirty tire treads or worn tires, as tires would appear used, small scratches etc.) then get (or make) a "garage sale" receipt, then import the child's bike, under your now $300 dollar exemption. Remember you are now allowed $300 tax exempt imported goods at the border when you drive through the border. I just came back this week and used the $300 dollar exemption without any fuss at all. If it is one adult and one child traveling through the border then simply do the same for one of the adults bikes and complete in the same manner.

Contrary to Arrons posting they were very strict on importing toys when I came through the border driving.

Tip: if you are going to bring more than the maximum allowed (new or used) toys, then simply the over amount of ten toys in different boxes to yourselves and do not pack more than 5 toys in a box.

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Robt65

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CozumelComplete

Mar 17, 2014, 4:55 PM

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I think the bike comes under sports goods not toys and allowed 1 each. Child is flying with his Mom and probably 2 week old brother. I am driving with a friend, so 2 adults. Bringing very few toys so will be under the 10. I will have his Spiderman scooter so hope that goes under the toys. Mostly will be some plastic buckets of clothing and shoes, some baby equipment like playpen, high chair, and bouncer...and of course Marlow the Mastiff and Romy the grumpy old chihaua(sp)
Patricia A Holt
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robt65

Mar 17, 2014, 5:10 PM

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One of the "toys I brought through was my three year old daughters tricycle and where I crossed at was listed as a toy. But who knows . . . . . . the only thing for sure about Mexicom . . . . . . . . is that nothing is for sure. It well may be different at your crossing.
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Robt665

CozumelComplete

Mar 17, 2014, 5:19 PM

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Robt That is so true. I am crossing at Nogales and I have heard it is one of the best places...let's just hope. Enough BS dealing with the car and the dogs as it is.
Patricia A Holt
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