{"id":853,"date":"2025-07-18T16:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-18T16:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/?p=8733"},"modified":"2026-05-06T11:02:20","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T11:02:20","slug":"send-handmade-goods-mexico-to-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/send-handmade-goods-mexico-to-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipping Handmade Goods from Mexico to the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--\nTitle: Can You Ship Handmade Goods or Souvenirs from Mexico to the U.S.? Here\u00e2\u20ac&#x2122;s How\nMeta Description: Wondering if you can send a package from Mexico to USA with art, tequila glass bottles or souvenirs? Learn how to ship safely with customs tips and a trusted forwarding service.\nSlug: send-handmade-goods-mexico-to-usa\nFocus Keyphrase: send package from Mexico to USA\n--><\/p>\n<div class=\"cstmH1Tag\">Can You Ship Handmade Goods or Souvenirs from Mexico to the U.S.? Here&#8217;s How<\/div>\n<p>Traveling in Mexico or buying local crafts online? You&#8217;re not alone. Whether it&#8217;s artisan pottery, tequila, woven textiles, or folk art, you may be wondering: <strong>can I send a package from Mexico to USA<\/strong> that includes these items?<\/p>\n<p>With a reliable parcel forwarding service like <a href=\"https:\/\/mx.shipbymail.com\/howitworks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ShipByMail Mexico<\/a>, the answer is yes, with just a few precautions. Here&#8217;s everything you need to know about shipping souvenirs, navigating customs, and protecting fragile items.<\/p>\n<h2>What Handmade or Local Goods Can You Ship?<\/h2>\n<p>Many unique Mexican items are eligible for export, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Textiles<\/strong>: blankets, embroidered dresses, pillowcases<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ceramics &amp; Pottery<\/strong>: Talavera, mugs, decor items<\/li>\n<li><strong>Art &amp; Folk Crafts<\/strong>: wood carvings, Day of the Dead sculptures<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tequila glass bottles<\/strong>: one liter allowed per adult by U.S. customs<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jewelry &amp; Accessories<\/strong>: handmade silver, beaded work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We recommend checking <a href=\"https:\/\/mx.shipbymail.com\/faq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our restricted items list<\/a> to make sure your product is eligible.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Pack Fragile Souvenirs for Safe Delivery<\/h2>\n<p>When you <strong>send a package from Mexico to USA<\/strong> that includes fragile or handmade goods, packing is key. Our tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use plenty of bubble wrap, especially around edges and corners<\/li>\n<li>Double box delicate items (a smaller box inside a larger padded box)<\/li>\n<li>Include cushioning (paper, peanuts) to fill gaps and prevent shifting<\/li>\n<li>For glass or ceramics, mark the outside of the box as &#8220;FRAGILE&#8221; (optional, but helpful)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At ShipByMail, we can also <strong>repack your parcel<\/strong> for added protection before shipping it out.<\/p>\n<h2>What About Customs and Duties?<\/h2>\n<p>Customs is a concern when sending artisan goods, but ShipByMail makes it simple:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We handle all <strong>export documentation<\/strong> on your behalf<\/li>\n<li>Tequila and alcohol must meet volume limits and be factory sealed<\/li>\n<li>Declared values under $800 USD are typically duty-free under de minimis rules<\/li>\n<li>We can guide you on declaring value correctly in your dashboard<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Questions? Open a <a href=\"https:\/\/mx.shipbymail.com\/tickets\/create-ticket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support ticket<\/a> in English or Spanish.<\/p>\n<h2>Step-by-Step: How to Ship Your Goods<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mx.shipbymail.com\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Create a free ShipByMail account<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Send or drop off your item to our Mexico location<\/li>\n<li>We inspect and photograph your item (optional repacking available)<\/li>\n<li>Pay your shipping quote online via PayPal or credit card<\/li>\n<li>Your parcel is shipped to the U.S. via UPS in 5 business days<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>FAQ: Shipping Handmade Goods to the U.S.<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: Can I ship tequila from Mexico to the U.S.?<\/h3>\n<p>A: No, <strong>only decorative glass bottles<\/strong> are allowed, alcohol is not allowed to be shipped.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What if my items are fragile?<\/h3>\n<p>A: We offer optional repacking to protect fragile souvenirs. You can also pack carefully and label Fragile.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: Do I need to fill out export paperwork?<\/h3>\n<p>A: No. We take care of all customs forms for you and ensure the parcel meets U.S. import rules.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What&#8217;s the delivery time?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Most packages arrive in the U.S. in <strong>5 business days<\/strong> with UPS expedited service.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: How much does it cost?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Check your rate with our <a href=\"https:\/\/mx.shipbymail.com\/price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shipping calculator<\/a> based on weight and box size.<\/p>\n<h2>Ship Your Memories Home Today<\/h2>\n<p>Don&#8217;t leave your favorite finds behind. Whether it&#8217;s a decorative glass bottle of tequila, a painted mask, or embroidered textiles, we&#8217;ll help you <strong>send your package from Mexico to USA<\/strong> safely and affordably. <a href=\"https:\/\/mx.shipbymail.com\/registration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Sign up now<\/strong><\/a> to get your Mexican address and start forwarding today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to safely ship handmade goods and souvenirs from Mexico to the U.S. with essential tips on customs and packing fragile items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sbm"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=853"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/853\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2459,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/853\/revisions\/2459"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.shipbymail.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}