Crossing into Mexico
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incognito2112
Guest
So just to clarify - I have to declare bottles of Whiskey and any/all lunch-meat/bread chips I bring down to Rocky Point? Oh Joy, this sounds fabulous rule that will backfire and ultimately redirect potential visitors someplace else...
Lets say I have the following in a cooler & grocery bag - What Am I subject to declare?:
Carton of cigerettes
1.75 bottls of Jack Daniels
Bags of chips
Lunch Meat
Cheese
Eggs
Milk
12 pk of Coke & Diet Coke
case of beer
Also,
I always get the accident insurance for my SUV, but have the rules changed as far as insurance companies insuring car theft in Mexico?
Thanks!
Lets say I have the following in a cooler & grocery bag - What Am I subject to declare?:
Carton of cigerettes
1.75 bottls of Jack Daniels
Bags of chips
Lunch Meat
Cheese
Eggs
Milk
12 pk of Coke & Diet Coke
case of beer
Also,
I always get the accident insurance for my SUV, but have the rules changed as far as insurance companies insuring car theft in Mexico?
Thanks!
lagrimas85
AKA Carnac
Nothing has really changed,everybody talks about new rules and there are no new rules they are just enforcing old rules, we pulled into port in Cabo San Lucas from San Diego in 2004, the first thing the customs inspector latched onto were the steaks, eggs and lunch meats in the refrigerator, that was 7 years ago and the bags of used clothes have always been an item that couldn't cross. Liquior is 3 liters whether its beer or whiskey. Also on the US side Bob Chin from Lopez had his beef, lunchmeat and even hard boiled egss confiscated Sunday night.On the Mexican side if you dont get the light you dont have a problem, about a month ago i crossed a case of smoked baby backs and a case of angus burgers.
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lagrimas85
AKA Carnac
We pulled in to the US side a couple months ago and I declared some lamb I had in the ice chest, the customs ispector told me I couldn't enter with the lamb and then he said wait a minute and he called the agriculture inspector out and he told me lamb was fine, then he saw my dogs and mentioned also coming back dog food is not allowed.
PitiquitoRosy
Guest
I doubt the tourism industry will tank just because of a bag of chips and a couple of bags of groceries. As for insurance, there has not been a change. Theft coverage is available if you choose to purchase it. Deductibles are high on all insurance other than Liability. Be aware that off-roading voids a policy, as does driving under the influence.
AZ ROB
Guest
People drive under the influence in Rocky Point:think:
playaperro
El Pirata
Talk about a healthy diet. There only doing you a favor talking that stuff from you!
wildtoucan
Guest
The same issue are at the usa/canada border and it has not stopped travellers there.
PitiquitoRosy
Guest
Yes, of course. Which is why it pays to have the right insurance agent. [/commercial]
Does that mean they can call you and you play taxi
PitiquitoRosy
Guest
Actually I was referring to having someone to call if you get in a real jam. If they need a taxi, they can just take a real taxi, right?Does that mean they can call you and you play taxi
Roberto
Guest
Why do you go to all the trouble to buy, pack, transport, unload and unpack all that stuff? You can buy it all here. You are coming to a foreign country, enjoy the differences.
playaperro
El Pirata
They sell Jack in Penasco Roberto? Not starting a beef with you, just thought mexico sold no whiskey.
Roberto
Guest
No don't start a beef, you cannot bring that across at all !!!
I'm pretty sure the Crucero Liquor store has it. I know you can buy it at the Santa Fe market, already premixed in a can of coke !! You can also stop at the border and buy it cheap. Alternatively have an adventure and go on a Tequila tasting venture. Bet you'll find one you like. Enjoy something different.
Hello,
concerning your comment "if you don't get the light, you don't have a problem" when entering sonoita...... Not true for me the last time I re-entered Mexico. the guy at the Lukeville gas station had mentioned the new sign saying that people cannot bring in food or dog food to Mexico and i thought he was kidding. I crossed with 4 ice chests full of the special kind of food that I eat. I got the green light, breathed a sigh of relief silently and then slowly proceeded forward but had a guard flash a flashlight into my rearview mirror and so I figured this meant I had to stop. (it was at night so I saw the light, not sure how well that would have worked during the day) Which i did and he proceeded to ask me to open up the back of my class B motorhome (which is basically a large van with a tall ceiling). He just poked around a little and I did not mention the 4 ice chests and then he let me go. I am working on my special situation of eating certain food due to a health condition since Mexico does not have what will work for me nutritionally. i own a home in Penasco and tend to go there frequently.
concerning your comment "if you don't get the light, you don't have a problem" when entering sonoita...... Not true for me the last time I re-entered Mexico. the guy at the Lukeville gas station had mentioned the new sign saying that people cannot bring in food or dog food to Mexico and i thought he was kidding. I crossed with 4 ice chests full of the special kind of food that I eat. I got the green light, breathed a sigh of relief silently and then slowly proceeded forward but had a guard flash a flashlight into my rearview mirror and so I figured this meant I had to stop. (it was at night so I saw the light, not sure how well that would have worked during the day) Which i did and he proceeded to ask me to open up the back of my class B motorhome (which is basically a large van with a tall ceiling). He just poked around a little and I did not mention the 4 ice chests and then he let me go. I am working on my special situation of eating certain food due to a health condition since Mexico does not have what will work for me nutritionally. i own a home in Penasco and tend to go there frequently.
azfish
Guest
That looks like what I bring every time when I come, and the reason I bring it is so I dont get sick from some of the food I can buy in Mexico. Talking with experience.
The duty free store has Jack Daniel's
playaperro
El Pirata
I'm going to strangle you at the cheeseburger party for that comment Chari,lol, I said they sell no Jack Daniels in a real bottle in Penasco! They can mix what ever they want it a can and sell it!
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What Playa? I'm almost sure I saw it in Brisas but am sure I saw it in the duty free store. I didn't pay any attention to the prices as I only drink Ron Bacardi Anejo in Mexico.
rockyptjoe
Guest
Hey Playa...how about that liquor store next to Cosmos2000...they used to have a "back room" with the "better stuff"?????