CUSTOMS & IMMIGRATION AT THE BORDER INTO TEXAS

JUST IN CASE

US Consulate General In Matamoros, Tamaulipas

MX 011 52 (868) 206-1076

US (844) 528-6611

Emergency after hours call:

011 52 (868) 208-2000

U.S. Embassy México City

Mon-Fri, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

MX  011-52-555-080-2000

For after-hour emergencies,

Call the Embassy and press “0”

BORDER HOURS

Progreso International Bridge

Open 24/7

WHAT TO EXPECT

When you approach the officials at the border, they will interview you one by one, examine your ID and ask what you purchased (keep receipts handy). You may be chosen for an inspection for any reason including being selected for a random search. CBP has the Authority to Search all persons, baggage and merchandise arriving in or departing from The United States and are subject to inspection, search and detention. You should expect to be treated in a courteous, dignified and professional manner, if you have any concerns you can always ask to speak to a CBP supervisor.

Failure to declare any item, regardless of origin, may cause travel delays and result in fines up to $1,000.

Residents of the U.S. are required to declare any purchases made in México. Total Tax free limit $800 value within 30 days. This does not include alcohol or tobacco (21 or older), tax on these items are as follows:

TAX RATES TABLE(Includes $ 3.00 administrative fees) DISTILLED SPIRITS:Miniatures to Half Pints(up to 200 ml) Pint to Fifth (200 - 500 ml) Quart (1 liter) 1/2 Gallon (1.75 liter) 1 Gallon (3.8 liter) BEER6) 12 ounce containers24) 12 ounce containers MALT LIQUOR24) 12 ounce containers WINEFifth (750 ml)Gallon (3.8 liter) CIGARETTESPackCarton (10 packs)

Note: Please note that effective September 24, 2020, authorized

travelers may no longer import Cuban-origin merchandise, including

alcohol and tobacco products into the United States.  For a

complete description of what this general license authorizes

and the restrictions that apply, see 31 CFR § 515.585(c) and (d).

Prescriptions

Not more than a 90 day supply. FDA regulated medications are

not allowed without a written prescription.

Note: Texas law states you may not travel

with no more than a 60 supply.

$ 3.25

$ 3.50

$ 3.75

$ 4.25

$ 5.50

$ 3.25

$ 3.50

$ 3.50

$ 3.25

$ 3.75

$ 1.50

$15.00