MyPackages Blog
Practical, honest guides for Americans and Canadians living in Baja California — how to get your stuff across the border cleanly, which crossings to use, what Mexican customs actually cares about, and how to pack for a pickup run.
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How to cross a 65" TV into Mexico legally
Box dimensions, franquicia math, SAT pago simplificado, and when you really need an agente aduanal.
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Mexico's personal exemption (franquicia) — the definitive 2026 guide
$300 by land, $500 by air, Programa Paisano doubling, and what actually counts toward your total.
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Why Amazon won't ship to Mexican addresses — and what to do about it
The real reasons retailers block MX addresses, and the three ways around it.
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Otay vs San Ysidro border crossing — which is faster?
Typical wait times, Ready Lane vs SENTRI, and which crossing handles oversize cargo best.
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Packing list for your first border pickup
Straps, tarp, paperwork, cash, and the small stuff that makes the difference.