Cancun Airport - Customs

[adias.angel]

Hi Ladies,

I have heard some awful things about customs. I would like to make OOT gift boxes but wrap them up like a present. If I wrap up 10-15 small boxes in wrapping paper and place them in checked luggage am I going to have a problem with them when I get to MX? Will they unwrap them? Thanks, Carla

[rodent]

i don't even wrap my stuff when I'm flying from NC to texas.

 

You can always wrap the top & bottom of the box seperately so the lids can be removed without unwrapping it.

[becks]

If you get the red light when you go thru customs, they will open the boxes. And, more than likely, they will open all of them.

 

Do yourself a favor and save the wrapping until you arrive. Just enlist the help of friends and it will be a quick process.

[MissyR]

I agree with Becks. We just got back from a site visit and had three smaller boxes with us - they ran them through three times and then she wanted to open them - we convinced her (through a translator ) there was no need but I can certainly see how they could make you..

[rodent]

won't airport security open them too? I've been told to never wrap presents when flying. that's why I take mine home unwrapped every christmas.

[trulystarr]

This is good to know... Cause most of my stuff is DIY...

[ChelseaRose]

Also, I've heard that you should hold onto your receipts so that they know you are not trying to resell the items in a different country. I agree with Becks too, just enlist the help of friends to get them wrapped once you arrive. Good luck!

[candicemarie]

Yikes, that would be a nightmare to stand there and watch them rip open all your hard work! I would def wait on the wrapping, like the other ladies said. At least it'll be one less thing to stress about

 

Here's a great thread w/TONS of info about the customs issues in MX. She even has a link just for the Cancun airport!

http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t41422

[finleys7]

I won't wrap them until you get down there. Also the green/red light is completely random, so I wouldn't take any chances.

 

In the event you are stopped, it might help to bring receipts for things too, such as Advil and sun tan lotion.