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dustdevil775

Sep 10, 2013, 5:36 AM

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bringing personal items into Mexico

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AlanMexicali

Sep 10, 2013, 5:55 AM

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A lawyer who specializes in immigration in Chapala has warned people to NOT fill out the FMM tourist card at the airport in the US or any other country or in Jalisco, at least, you will be denied INM status as it is against the rules to have 2 INM documents at the same time. You fill out the FMM, Forma Migratoria Multiple, with the section called "canje"

"How long do I have to make the swap [canje]?

You must make within 30 days after your admission to Mexico, through the process called "Issue or replacement migration forms" to the Federal Office of INM that corresponds to your home, which you will get a card immigrant or not immigrant, as the previous meeting of the requirements for this procedure."

http://www.inm.gob.mx/index.php/page/Preguntas_Frecuentes_POT

When arriving in Mexico on an international flight the INM officer at the airport will stamp your passport and show him both the 180 day visa and the FMM you filled out, he will keep a part, I think,. You have 30 days to go to your local INM office and they will keep the FMM you give them and give you a printout with your NUT # and this will be your temporary INM document showing you are being processed [tramite].

As far as personal effects ADUANA at the Mexican airport will check your passport and 180 day visa and decide if you will pay any duty on any of the items if you get the "red" light.. Most items they want duty on is 16% and if you have a receipt for new items they will use that price. If one of your items is a laptop, you can bring 1 in duty free as well 1 video game, 5 DVDs, etc.

If you are bringing many extra bags or boxes with your luggage I personally would declare it to ADUANA [customs] whether I got the "Green" light or not first before they ask if you have anything to declare. Being friendly and calm usually works well I have found out.

(This post was edited by AlanMexicali on Sep 10, 2013, 6:24 AM)

Ric Hoffman

Sep 10, 2013, 7:01 AM

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Since you are apparently travelling under a 180 day FMM (tourist visa), you will not be eligible for a "Menaje de Casa". However, all air travelers are allowed to bring items totaling US$300. Some of these items are listed here: http://www.aduanas.gob.mx/...jeros/139_10956.html

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AlanMexicali

Sep 10, 2013, 7:24 AM

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Since you are apparently travelling under a 180 day FMM (tourist visa), you will not be eligible for a "Menaje de Casa". But you will be allowed to bring items totaling US$300. Some of these items are listed here: http://www.aduanas.gob.mx/...jeros/139_10956.html

Ric.

He has his 180 day Mexican Consulate visa in his passport [RT or RP] and should not get a FMM tourist card I am thinking. Unless I am misunderstanding the word "visa".

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Ric Hoffman

Sep 10, 2013, 8:04 AM

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I am planning to move to Mexico bringing my belongings with me by plane. I know I will have to fill out the tourist forms at the airport. I do have a 6 month visa. My question is do I have to fill out a menaje de casa for the personal belongings I am bringing across with me? Thank you - Charlie

He has his 180 day Mexican Consulate visa in his passport [RT or RP] and should not get a FMM tourist card I am thinking. Unless I am misunderstanding the word "visa".

FMM: la Forma Migratoria Múltiple is used for many actions as indicated by virture of its title. All non-citizens entering or leaving Mexico are required to complete this form. If, Charlie has an approved RT or RP visa issued from a consulate, his FMM would have the visa para canje box checked as he passes INM at the border. If he is travelling on a 180 tourist visa issued by a consulate his FMM would be valid for 180 days from date of entry.

It is possible that we both jumped to conclusions and the best advice would be for Charlie to contact the consulate since they would also be responsible for issuing the menaje de casa, if entitled.

dustdevil775

Sep 10, 2013, 2:11 PM

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Want to thank you all for the information you have passed on - I can and will check with my local consulate since they seem to have close to the final word - thanx again.

robt65

Sep 10, 2013, 6:19 PM

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Can anyone tell me why "Air travelers" are allowed a $300 dollar duty free amount and if crossing by car you are only allowed a $75 Dollar duty free deduction?

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Robt65

Ric Hoffman

Sep 10, 2013, 6:39 PM

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Can anyone tell me why "Air travelers" are allowed a $300 dollar duty free amount and if crossing by car you are only allowed a $75 Dollar duty free deduction?

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Robt65

Short answer is Aduana has different allowances. See this link:PASSENGERS It is probably revenue based and listed in REGLAS de Carácter General en Materia de Comercio Exterior para 2012.

WHAT CAN I BRING IN DUTY FREE? VIA LAND
• The items allowed in your personal luggage, according to the length of your trip.
• Up to 75 USD per person in permitted goods, or its equivalent in other currencies. Passengers traveling with family members (spouse and children) may combine their personal exemptions only when arriving together on the same vehicle. In order to claim this additional exemption, passengers must have the corresponding commercial invoices or receipts available.
• Beer, alcoholic beverages, manufactured tobacco and motor vehicle fuel (except for the fuel contained in the vehicle’s fuel tank) may not be included in this additional exemption.

WHAT CAN I BRING IN DUTY FREE? VIA AIR
• The items allowed in your personal luggage, according to the length of the trip.
• Up to US$300 per person in permitted goods, or its equivalent in other currencies. Passengers traveling with family members (spouse and children) may combine their personal exemptions only when arriving together. In order to claim this additional exemption passengers must have the corresponding commercial invoices or receipts available.
• Beer, alcoholic beverages and manufactured tobacco may not be included in this additional exemption.

(This post was edited by Ric Hoffman on Sep 10, 2013, 6:48 PM)