Mexico City National Chamber of Commerce (CANACO)

Paseo de la Reforma No 42 Col Centro CP 06040 Mexico, DF

Tel: 5255.3685.2209 ext 1305

Fax: 5255.3685.2200

Email: karagonc@camaradecomerciodemexico.com.mx

Website: http://www.camaradecomerciodemexico.com.mx/

Mexico Gobierno De La Republica

1911 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20006 USA

Tel: 202.728.1600

Fax: 202.728.1698

Website: http://embassy.org/embassies/mx.html

To successfully enter Mexico with your Carnet, please be prepared with the following: 

General Requirements:

• Affix the checklist
• ATA Carnet must be registered for customs approval before arrival; allow at least 3 days before making an entry.
• The translation into Spanish may be required for the General List
• Typically limited to 6 months; extension until Carnet expiry is possible.

Mexico Updates ATA Carnet Procedures: Mandatory Pre-Registration

Mexico has introduced new requirements for ATA Carnet holders that significantly impact how Carnets must be used when entering and exiting the country. These updates are now mandatory and should be carefully followed to avoid delays or penalties:

New Requirement: Pre-Register Your ATA Carnet 7+ Days Before Arrival

ATA Carnet holders traveling to Mexico must notify Mexican Customs at least 7 days in advance of their intended visit.

• Registration Link: https://www.canacocdmexico.com.mx/carnet-atav3/web/index.php?r=importaciones/create
• Cost: $1,020.00 MXN (+ IVA) – about $60 USD
• Deadline: At least 7 days before arrival in Mexico
• For direct technical support and guidance with pre-registration, contact: comint1@ccmexico.com.mx

Entry Requirement Steps (New):

After completing registration:

• A registration folio will be generated and should be printed immediately
• This folio must be presented to Mexican Customs upon entry along with the ATA Carnet
• Payment must be made and proof of payment must be sent to CANACO

Exit Requirement Steps (New):

When leaving Mexico, holders must:

• Notify departure using the registration folio number
• Upload scanned ATA Carnet pages with all corresponding stamps (entry stamps to Mexico and return to origin)
• Email required materials to CANACO within 1 week of leaving Mexico.

Special Notes:

• To extend the Carnet to its expiry date after the initial stay of six months holders must complete the extension request in Spanish (Carta solicitud prorroga Carnet ATA)

Goods not allowed on Carnets into Mexico

• Ban entry of all vehicles except for cars with mounted film equipment.
• Vehicles used in a television commercial.

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