If you are planning to Ship items to Mexico from Houston, there are several things to consider. Although Houston and Mexico are not far from each other geographically, it is still important to be aware of items that are prohibited from shipping to Mexico. The USPS website includes these items as prohibited:
-ammunition, firing caps, and loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms.
-coins; banknotes;currency notes (paper money); securities or checks of any kind payable to bearer; traveler's checks; platinum, gold, or silver, manufactured or not; precious stones; jewelry; and other valuable articles.
-electronic cigarettes.
-meat and products derived from pork.
-perishable confectionery, pastries, fruit, and vegetables.
-perishable infectious biological substances.
-perishable noninfectious biological substances.
-pistols and other devices for emitting tear gas.
-radioactive materials.
-tickets for foreign lotteries.
-works infringing copyrights covering Mexico.
The USPS websites also includes items that are "restricted" for shipping to Mexico. This includes such things as chocolate, medicine, toiletries and cosmetics. These items require prior approval from the Mexican Secretary of Commerce or their Department of Public Health. There are also permits required for merchandise over $1000. If you are in the Houston area, please contact us for more information about shipping to Mexico from Houston or other cities.
Did you know? Here are a few interesting facts about Mexico:
1. Mexico is slightly smaller than three times the size of the state of Texas.
2. Mexico celebrates its independence day on September 16, 1810 when Miguel Hidalgo made a speech (el Grito de Dolores) to motivate people to revolt against Spain. Their independence was not achieved until September 28, 1821.
3. Spain ruled Mexico as a viceroyalty for nearly 300 years from the early 1600's until Mexico's war for independence.
4. The highest point in Mexico is Volcan Pico de Orizaba at 18, 618 ft (5,675m). It is an active stratovolcano and the highest volcano in North America. It last erupted in 1687.
5. Nearly 83% of people in Mexico are Roman Catholic.
If you get a chance to travel to Mexico, here are three unique foods to try:
1. Mole - Pronounced "mole-ay", it is a delicious dark sauce made with tomatoes, spices, chilies, and chocolate. Yes chocolate! It is often served with chicken, beef, pork or turkey.
2. Esquites - A yummy snack made by boiling mature corn grain in salt water and the sauteing in butter with chilies, onions, and spices (usually epazote). When it is served on the corn cob it is called Elotes.
3. Ceviche - This is a fresh fish which is prepared by marinating it in lime juice. It is a delicious appetizer to eat while on a beautiful Mexico beach.
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