Mexico (MX)
Accepts ATA Carnets for Commercial Samples, Professional Equipment, and Exhibitions and Fairs
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ATA Carnet Guarantee Association
Mexico City National Chamber of Commerce (CANACO)
Paseo de la Reforma No 42 Col Centro CP 06040 Mexico, DF
Tel: 5255.3685.2209 ext 1305
Fax: 5255.3685.2200
Embassy in the US
Mexico Gobierno De La Republica
1911 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20006 USA
Tel: 202.728.1600
Fax: 202.728.1698
Website: http://embassy.org/embassies/mx.html
U.S. Commercial Service Export Assistance Mexico Country Portal
Download the Mexico Country Guide
ATA Carnet Specifics
To successfully enter Mexico with your Carnet, please be prepared with the following:
General Requirements:
- Affix the checklist
- ATA Carnet must be registered for customs approval before arrival; allow at least 3 days before making an entry.
- The translation into Spanish may be required for the General List
- Typically limited to 6 months; extension until Carnet expiry is possible.
References:
- Canaco official website: http://www.carnet-ata.org/index.php/servicios
- Canaco Carnet Registration site: carnet-ata.org
Special Notes:
- To extend the Carnet to its expiry date after the initial stay of six months holders must complete the extension request in Spanish (Carta solicitud prorroga Carnet ATA)
- Upon submission of the online registration, a registration number will appear on the browser. Please refer this number when asked by Mexico customs at the time of entry.
- Mexico no longer sends Mexican customs approval via email.
- Canoco sends registration information to customs within 12-24 hours and it may take three days or more for customs to process the approval.
- Contact Canaco at (5255) 3685 2269 ext. 1301 for assistance.
Goods not allowed on Carnets into Mexico
- Ban entry of all vehicles except for cars with mounted film equipment.
- Vehicles used in a television commercial.
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