SAT, Servicio de Administración Tributaria / Aduana México
www.sat.gob.mx
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What do I have to do when crossing the border?

Select carefully the lane to enter the country:
  • Nothing to Declare Lane
    It is used when your exemptions do not exceed the permitted limits

  • Self-declaration Lane
    It is used when you bring goods worth more than the personal or family exemptions, or when the amounts of goods exceed those amounts allowed in your personal luggage
Upon crossing the border, your vehicle will activate the Automated Selection Mechanism (stop light). When crossing the border on foot you will be asked to activate the mechanism:
    • The red light indicates that your luggage will be inspected

    • The green light indicates that you can drive through the Customs facilities without inspection
If you or your vehicle have been selected for inspection, a Customs Inspector will conduct the examination. If the Customs Inspector finds goods that should have been declared and you did not do it, the Inspector will classify and appraise the goods and will impose the corresponding sanctions.

If you mistakenly choose the wrong lane, you may approach a Customs Inspector and ask for a classification and appraisal of your goods for the corresponding payment of duties and taxes.

Última actualización: 14/abril/2008, 11:35, información vigente.
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Servicio de Administración Tributaria, Av. Hidalgo 77, col. Guerrero, c.p. 06300, México, D.F.
Atención telefónica 01 800 46 36 728, desde Estados Unidos y Canadá 1 877 44 88 728.
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