I’m a native from Guadalajara and I enjoy reading your
posts as I’m always intrigued about the way foreigners see my country.

I just read this article and although is been a while
since it was written I would like to add some valuable information about
customs for any person coming to Mexico from the US. Any person can bring up to 1
laptop; 1 photo camera and 1 video camera with them without having to pay any
customs as those are considered personal items. Surely all the items should not
be sealed in their original packages otherwise you will have to pay duties indeed
as those might be seen as items for re-sale.

Also, if you bring more than 1 of those items with you
and if you don’t declare the items prior to getting the red light then in
addition to the custom duty you might also have to pay a fine for not declaring
the goods.

So as a suggestion to your readers if anyone is bringing
electronics to any friends/relatives just bring 1 of each per person and bring
those already opened as if those were already being used to avoid any custom duties.

Best regards,
Hugo Perez