FAQ

What is duty free?

Duty Free refers to items, typically luxury goods like alcohol, perfume, and electronics, that can be purchased at international airports or designated stores without incurring local import taxes or duties.

What types of duty free stores exist?

Airport Duty-Free Shops: These are located within international airports and offer a wide range of products

Border Duty-Free Shops: Found at land border crossings, these stores cater to travelers entering or exiting a country

Online Duty-Free Shops: With the rise of e-commerce, some duty-free shopping options are available online, allowing travelers to pre-order and collect items at the airport or other departure points

What are the duty free purchase limits?

• 3 liters (approx. 3.2 quarts) of alcohol beverages if you are over 18 years old.
• 6 bottles of perfume, with each bottle not exceeding 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters)
• The maximum you can spend on luxury items (jewelry, watches, clothing…) in duty-free between the United States and Mexico is up to US$500 (air travel) and US$300 (land travel).
• The maximum allowance for tobacco products in duty-free between the United States and Mexico is 10 cigarette packs, 25 cigars, or 200g of tobacco.
• Duty free limit of up to $500 USD for items, including electronics, that you bring with you. This means that you can bring electronics as long as their total value does not exceed this limit without having to pay import taxes or duties.