Can you bring tobacco or cigarettes to Mexico?

Short answer
Allowed, within limits

  • Tobacco

    allowed, within limits

    Adults (18+) may bring up to 20 packs of cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 200 grams of tobacco duty-free as part of personal baggage; tobacco products cannot be counted toward the separate USD 500 general merchandise franchise.

    No tobacco allowance for travelers under 18.

    Also covers: tobacco, cigarettes, cigars

    Checked 2026-08-12 — Source: ANAM (Agencia Nacional de Aduanas de México) — Equipaje y franquicia

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