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Before you head out for your Rocky Point vacation, there are some things you need to know. Read on to learn about Mexican insurance, border information and other valuable tips to make your stay in Rocky Point stress-free. Recommended Auto Insurance
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The border at Lukeville/Sonora is closed between Midnight and 6am. Watercraft Insurance Furry Friends New Passport Rules The Border Inspection The traffic light: As you cross the border you come upon a light. As you proceed slowly, the light is located on your left hand side in front of you and it will either flash red (alto - stop) or green (pase - go). If the light is red you will pull off to the left where an official will ask you some questions (such as where you are going and what you are bringing) and possibly look through your stuff. If you get the green light you can pass through without any inspection. Please note that you still may be pulled over and inspected even if you get the green light. The Integral Inspection: This is the voluntary request for the examination of your articles, if you have items to declare which exceed your allowed limits. Before you pass through the light you will pull off to your left and park under the awning. You will need to go to the small building which sits in the middle of the street and tell the person what items you have to declare and their value. When you are finished you will be handed a form to take to the bank to pay taxes. An agent may want to come and inspect your load. The taxes you pay are in pesos (they will accept dollars) and are to be paid directly to the bank and you will be issued a receipt. You will need that receipt to cross the border. After you have paid the bank you will need to cross the border and go through the light. If you get the red light you will pull over and show your receipt to the Officer. If you come through the fiscal traffic light and merchandise is found which was not declared you could have to pay a fine of 4 times the commercial value of the articles. Bringing items back? PERMITTED ITEMS Fruits and Vegetables - bananas, blackberries, cactus fruits, dates, grapes, lemons, limes, lychees, melons, papayas, pineapples, and strawberries. Vegetables are permitted, except for this on the prohibited list in prohibited section below. Nuts - Permitted items are acorns, almonds, cocoa beans, chestnuts, coconuts (without husks or milk), peanuts, pecans, tamarind beans, walnuts and waternuts. Seafood - You are permitted 50 lbs. of fish or shrimp per vehicle. Avoid customs penalties by declaring all articles acquired in Mexico and in your possession at the time of your re-entry into the United States. If in doubt whether an article should be declared, always declare it first and then direct your question to the Customs Officer. If you understate the value of an article you declare, you may have to pay a penalty in addition to the payment of duty. If you fail to declare an article acquired in Mexico, not only is the item subject to seizure, but you will be liable for a personal penalty. You are entitled to an $800 exemption in a 30 day period. Articles totaling $400 may be entered, subject to the limitations on liquor, cigarettes and cigars. Medicine: If you have purchased medicine in Mexico, it requires a prescription. PROHIBITED ITEMS Fruits and Vegetables - Sugarcane is prohibited. Potatoes are prohibited, including Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, and yams. (Exceptions: Cooked potatoes are permitted. Avocados without seeds are permitted, except in California.) Plants, Seeds and Soil- plants and seeds require special permits. Soil and some plants are prohibited. Check in advance with agricultural inspectors. (Exception: Some dried plant parts, such as those with medicinal properties, are permitted.) Meat and Game - Pork, raw and cooked, including sausages, cold cuts, skins and pork tacos are prohibited. (Exceptions: Shelf-stable, canned pork and hardcooked pork skins (cracklings) are permitted.) Poultry - raw meat from both domes and game fowl is prohibited. (Exception: thoroughly cooked poultry is permitted.) Game - check with agricultural inspectors in advance. Other restrictions may apply; check in advance with agricultural inspectors. Eggs - prohibited. (Exceptions: Boiled and cooked eggs are permitted.) Live Birds - Wild and domesticated birds, including poultry are prohibited. To import personally owned pet birds, contact agricultural inspectors in advance. Straw - Generally prohibited. This includes wheat straw, seeds, animal feed, and all articles made from this material. In addition to the excepted items listed above, many agricultural items are permitted if they pass inspection and are free of pests, soil and sand. Fishing Permits You can get permits Monday through Friday from 8AM to 3PM in Rocky Point or at the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix. Puerto Penasco Banks
ATM MACHINES MONEY EXCHANGE TRAVELER'S CHECKS U.S. BANKS WIRE SERVICE You cannot wire money to a bank for someone who does not have an account there. |
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