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CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION INTO USA

 

JUST IN CASE

US Consulate General In Matamoros, Tamaulipas

 

MX 011 52 (868) 206-1076

US (844) 528-6611

 

Emergency after hours call:

011 52 (868) 208-2000

 

U.S. Embassy Mexico City

Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

 

MX  011-52-555-080-2000

 

For after-hour emergencies,

Call the Embassy and press “0”

BORDER HOURS

Progreso international Bridge

 

Open 24/7

wHAT TO EXPECT

WHAT TO EXPECT

When you approach the officials at the border, they will interview you one by one, examine your ID and ask what you purchased (keep receipts handy). You may be chosen for an inspection for any reason including being selected for a random search. CBP has the Authority to Search all persons, baggage and merchandise arriving in or departing from The United States and are subject to inspection, search and detention. You should expect to be treated in a courteous, dignified and professional manner, if you have any concerns you can always ask to speak to a CBP supervisor.

 

Failure to declare any item, regardless of origin, may cause travel delays and result in fines up to $1,000.

Accepted Forms of id

Passport or Passport Card (expired passports are accepted also), Enhanced Driver's License, Enhanced Tribal Card or Trusted Traveler Cards (Global Entry GE, Sentri, Nexus or FAST), . If you don’t have one of these: for a U.S. Citizen a U.S. birth certificate plus a driver’s license might work, but expect long delays while they verify your citizenship.

Duty free INTO usa

Residents of the U.S. are required to declare any purchases made in Mexico. Total Tax free limit $800 value within 30 days. This does not include alcohol or tobacco (21 or older), tax on these items are as follows:

 

TAX RATES TABLE(Includes $ 3.00 administrative fees) DISTILLED SPIRITS:Miniatures to Half Pints(up to 200 ml) Pint to Fifth (200 - 500 ml) Quart (1 liter) 1/2 Gallon (1.75 liter) 1 Gallon (3.8 liter) BEER6) 12 ounce containers24) 12 ounce containers MALT LIQUOR24) 12 ounce containers WINEFifth (750 ml)Gallon (3.8 liter) CIGARETTESPackCarton (10 packs)

Note: Cuban Cigars are now legal to purchase in Mexico

and import through U.S. Customs only for personal use.

 

Prescriptions

Not more than a 90 day supply. FDA regulated medications are

not allowed without a written prescription.

Note: Texas law states you may not travel

with no more than a 60 supply.

 

$ 3.25

 

 

$ 3.50

 

$ 3.75

 

$ 4.25

 

$ 5.50

 

 

$ 3.25

$ 3.50

 

 

$ 3.50

 

 

$ 3.25

$ 3.75

 

 

$ 1.50

$15.00

restricted items into Mexico

RESTRICTED ITEMS

Firearms & ammo, narcotics and illegal drugs, protected and endangered species of flora & wildlife, certain fruits and vegetables, animal products and some animals.

TRAVELING WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

Prescription medications should be in their original containers with the doctor’s prescription printed on the container or a copy of your prescription. When buying medication make sure there is no restriction for purchases over the counter.

 

***To buy controlled medication you need the original signature issued by a

doctor which must include the seal from State Health Authorities and a serial number.

Bringing Pets into usa

Proof of vaccination against rabies and distemper.

***Before Traveling***

Make copies of all your travel documents, credit cards, airline tickets and a list of all your traveler’s checks and keep them in a safe place.

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