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Mexico has accepted ATA carnets for temporary imports since 2011. They can be used for professional equipment, commercial samples, prototypes, creative works, and goods for trade fairs and exhibitions. Carnets are typically valid for six months, and an extension can be applied for before expiry. The official entry points for carnets in Mexico are Mexico City Airport, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancun, Tijuana, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Altamira, Veracruz, Manzanillo, Cabo San Lucas, and Santa Rosalia. It is not mandatory to get your passport stamped at the counter of the INM (National Institute of Migration) at the airport. However, if you are travelling with camera gear, it is recommended to get a carnet as it serves as a passport and bond for your equipment.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Airports | Mexico City Airport, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancun, Tijuana, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Altamira, Veracruz, Manzanillo, Cabo San Lucas and Santa Rosalia |
| Carnet validity | 6 months |
| Carnet registration | Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City |
| Carnet registration portal | http://www.camaradecomerciodemexico.com.mx/ |
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Official entry points for carnets
Mexico has accepted ATA carnets for temporary import since 2011, and acceded to the ATA Carnet system in 2014. The ATA Carnet is an international customs document that allows travellers and businesses to temporarily export or import goods for commercial purposes without paying duties or taxes on the goods. ATA Carnets serve as a guarantee for signatory countries against the payment of customs duties that may become due on goods that are not re-exported as required.
The official entry points for carnets in Mexico are Mexico City Airport, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancun, Tijuana, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Altamira, Veracruz, Manzanillo, Cabo San Lucas, and Santa Rosalia. Mexican customs officials are familiar with the ATA carnet system, and there are few issues. If you need to contact a higher authority, the Mexico City Chamber of Commerce (CANACO) is a good option.
ATA Carnets can be used for professional equipment, commercial samples (including prototypes), creative works, and goods for presentation at trade fairs or exhibitions. Carnets are normally valid for 6 months, and an extension can be applied for and must be approved by Mexican customs before expiry. An unusual variation is that you need to register your ATA carnet in advance through the Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City.
Consumable items such as giveaways, agricultural products, and disposables cannot travel under an ATA Carnet. Merchandise within these three categories intended for sale or sale on approval cannot be entered on a carnet and must be entered as a regular customs entry.
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ATA carnet registration
Mexico accepts ATA Carnets for temporary entry for all items, including commercial samples, professional equipment, and goods for exhibitions and fairs. ATA Carnet registration can be done in advance through the Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City. The registration is available through an online portal in Spanish, which can be translated into English using most browsers. The information required to complete the online form includes:
- Type of ATA Carnet (original, duplicate, or replacement)
- ATA Carnet number
- Name of the guaranteeing organisation at the place of issue
- Carnet holder's name and any authorised representative
- Exact dates of issue and expiration
- Intended use of the goods and a general description of them
- Total number of goods/items
- Name and email of the clearing agent in Mexico, plus your email
Approval for ATA Carnet registration can take up to 3 days. While there are other locations where carnets have been processed, the official entry points for ATA Carnets in Mexico include Mexico City Airport, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancun, Tijuana, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Altamira, Veracruz, Manzanillo, Cabo San Lucas, and Santa Rosalia.
It is important to note that Mexican customs do not stamp passports when exiting the country, and there is no immigration check when leaving Mexico by air. However, foreign residents of Mexico must fill out the FMM form to report departures and arrivals, and obtain an exit stamp. This can be done at the immigration desks in the departure concourses of larger airports in Mexico, such as Mexico City.
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Carnet validity
Carnets are documents that simplify the customs and border protection (CBP) formalities involved in temporarily importing goods into the US and other countries. They allow the business traveller to use a single document for clearing certain categories of goods through customs in several different countries. Carnets are normally valid for one year, but in Mexico, they are only valid for six months. An extension can be applied for, but it must be made to Mexican customs before expiry and will need to be approved by them. Carnet registration must be done in advance through the Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City. The Mexico City National Chamber of Commerce (CANACO) is the carnet authority in Mexico.
The ATA Carnet holder is obligated to present the goods and carnet to US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon exportation from the United States, importation and re-exportation in and out of the foreign country, and re-importation back to the United States. Failure to do so may result in charges of 110% of the duty and import tax. When leaving the United States, the holder of a US-issued ATA Carnet presents the carnet and the covered goods to a CBP Officer. The carnet is reviewed for completeness and accuracy, and the goods may be examined to ensure that they match the carnet list. The CBP Officer must first validate the section H of the green cover for the initial use of the carnet document and then certifies the appropriate exportation counterfoil.
The ATA Carnet allows for the temporary import of goods such as professional equipment, commercial samples (including prototypes), creative works, and goods for presentation at trade fairs or exhibitions. Examples of goods that can be listed on an ATA Carnet include ordinary items such as computers, networking devices, tools, audiovisual equipment, cameras and video equipment, electronics, industrial machinery, automobiles, gems, jewellery, sporting gear and equipment, and wearing apparel. Extraordinary items such as Van Gogh's self-portrait, circus animals and equipment, jets, satellites, and the New York Philharmonic's equipment can also be listed.
It is important to note that merchandise not covered by the three categories of goods and for personal use is not eligible for a carnet. Consumable items such as giveaways, agricultural products, and disposables cannot travel under an ATA Carnet. Postal traffic is not accepted in all countries. Merchandise within these three categories intended for sale or sale on approval cannot be entered on a carnet and must be entered as a regular customs entry.
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Customs paper work
Mexico has accepted ATA carnets for temporary imports since 2011. Carnets are typically valid for six months and can be used for professional equipment, commercial samples, creative works, and goods for trade fairs and exhibitions.
The official entry points for carnets are Mexico City Airport, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancun, Tijuana, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Altamira, Veracruz, Manzanillo, Cabo San Lucas, and Santa Rosalia. It is recommended to register your ATA carnet in advance through the Chamber of Commerce of Mexico City.
When entering Mexico, foreign citizens are required to obtain a Digital Tourist Card, also known as an Official Entry Immigration Form (FMM) or Tourist Card. This can be obtained for free online before arrival, and a PRINTED copy may be required at certain airports. Upon arrival, Mexican immigration officials will stamp passports, sign off on the FMM, and return it to the traveller.
When departing Mexico, there is no immigration check, and passports are not stamped. Travellers need to present the FMM to the airline when leaving. Foreign residents of Mexico use the FMM form to report departures and arrivals, filling it out upon departure and obtaining an exit stamp from an immigration officer.
Regarding customs paperwork, it is advisable to contact the customs office in advance to understand their specific procedures and requirements. In some cases, you may be able to get your paperwork stamped the night before an early flight. At some airports, there may be customs windows or staff available to assist with carnet processing. It is important to schedule enough time for layovers when travelling with camera gear to ensure customs paperwork can be completed.
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Getting a carnet stamped before departure
Mexico has accepted ATA carnets for temporary imports since 2011. These carnets are normally valid for six months, and an extension can be applied for before expiry. The official entry points for carnets in Mexico are Mexico City Airport, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancun, Tijuana, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Altamira, Veracruz, Manzanillo, Cabo San Lucas, and Santa Rosalia.
Firstly, it is important to plan ahead as approval can take two to three days. Secondly, it is recommended to call the Customs office to confirm their location and hours of operation. For example, at some airports, there is a specific terminal for getting carnets validated, so it is worth checking this in advance. If you have an early flight, it may be possible to get your paperwork stamped the night before. It is also worth noting that if you are flying from the US to Mexico with a layover in the US, you will need to show your carnet at the first US port of entry en route to Mexico. Therefore, it is important to schedule a long enough layover to get this done.
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Frequently asked questions
A carnet is essentially a passport for your equipment. It ensures foreign countries that you will not resell your equipment and ensures US customs that your equipment was purchased in the US and does not require import taxes.
Mexico has accepted ATA carnets for temporary import since 2011. The official entry points for carnets are Mexico City Airport, Guadalajara, Monterrey, Cancun, Tijuana, Juarez, Nuevo Laredo, Altamira, Veracruz, Manzanillo, Cabo San Lucas, and Santa Rosalia.
If you have an early flight, you may be able to get your paperwork stamped the night before. It is recommended that you call the customs office to confirm.
Carnet approval can take 2 to 3 days.
