Can I bring Ostrich feathers into Mexico?

[heather007]

I really want Ostrich feathers to be incorporated in my centre pieces, however, my fiance is unsure because he does not know if we can bring the feathers into Mexico or not.

 

Does anyone know if we can?

 

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[jajajaja]

The ferret thread had listed what you can and cannot bring into Mexico. I don't think I saw ostrich feathers on there.

[jajajaja]

Allowed Imports

 

Smoking tobacco

Leather products, except for endangered species like wild lamb, jaguar, black bear, etc.

Honey

Dogs and cats (a maximum of two per traveler) with health certificates and rabies vaccine records. Visit our "Traveling with Pets in Mexico" page for more information.

Roasted coffee, dried prunes, packaged spices, dried herbs, preserved fruits and vegetables cooked or dried mushrooms and dried truffles.

Dry cooked, packed and bottled foods

From the USA and Canada: refrigerated, frozen, vacuum packed, pork and processed vacuum packed pate, milk and cheese. All must be in the original package and properly labeled.

 

Regulated Imports - there are special requirements for these products

 

Poultry and poultry products

Wild plants and hunt trophies

Rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, etc.

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Seeds, seedlings, fresh plant parts, etc.

Plants, fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, raw cereals, etc.

Dairy products

Bees and bees' products (except honey)

Fresh, dried, canned, smoked or frozen meat and meat products from quarantined countries

Flours like corn meal, etc.

Veterinary medications and biological products

Agricultural chemicals and raw materials

 

Prohibited Imports

 

Soil

Bales of hay, natural straw or any straw decoration

Homemade food items

Meal of bone or meat

[Maura]

here is a link to the mexican customs (aduana) website, in english for travelers arriving by plane:

Servicio de Administración Tributaria (México)

[heather007]

Awesome, thanks ladies. I didn't see anything about ostrich feathers so I think it will be okay. But, just to be certain, I'll ask the wedding co-ordinator when I finally get ahold of her.

 

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[Maura]

another resource other than the WC is to call your local mexican consulate and ask them if they can find out for you.

[jajajaja]

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Originally Posted by Maura another resource other than the WC is to call your local mexican consulate and ask them if they can find out for you.

They will be like "this lady is crazy." haha so random. "Hi. Can I bring ostrich feathers to your country?"

Please do call, then let us know how they react.

[heather007]

LoL.... I'm calling you a nasty name right now.... Just kidding!!!!

 

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[Maura]

oh shut up you guys. you have no idea! sometimes they are a really good resource! my FI deals with them all the time for work, and sometimes people there are useless, but sometimes they are awesome about getting answers if they dont know.

[heather007]

LoL- it is a good idea.

 

I just wish that my wedding co-ordinator would get back to me. She hasn't even "confirmed" my wedding date yet. Ugh....

 

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