Vape / E-Cigarette → Mexico

Sale restricted but personal use tolerated

Details

Mexico's Presidential Decree of 31 May 2022 prohibits the import, distribution, and sale of electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems (vapes, pods, disposables). Personal-use import by travelers is banned and goods found on entry are seized. COFEPRIS enforces at SAT-designated ports of entry. Penalties include administrative fines and potential customs violations.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Legal reference

Presidential Decree 2022

Surrender at customs

Cofepris-prohibited vaping products may be voluntarily surrendered to SAT customs officers. Declare at Red Channel. Written receipt issued. No administrative fine if surrendered prior to secondary inspection.

Practical advice

Carry the device in carry-on (never checked baggage — lithium battery rule). Quantities above the personal-use threshold for Mexico must be declared to SAT Aduanas with proof of purchase; e-liquid containers obey the standard 100 ml carry-on liquid rule.

Customs authority

Servicio de Administración Tributaria — SAT (Tax Administration Service, Customs Division) · https://www.sat.gob.mx