Bad idea to take new grow lights with me in checked baggage to Mexico?

[RenaissanceBrah]

I'm in the US but moving back soon to my apartment in Mexico, gonna fly back via Tijuana.

Grow lights themselves aren't illegal right?

Was gonna take two 240W Kingbrite quantum boards, they're not too big.

Just wondering if I'd have any problems with US or Mexico customs.

Prolly not an issue, but wanted to check first.

 

[tobedetermined]

I can't see that it would be a problem across any border. Just have a smooth story about what they are. It sounds like Mexico should pass rec legal laws by the end of April but for now, say they are for starting pepper plants inside or something . . .

 

[flylowgethigh]

There may be an import duty. https://www.manufacturer.lighting/club/18/

 

[St. Phatty]

When you go through travel places that involve contact with Security Personnel, you need to have a Calm Zen thing going on.

If you're worried about the grow-lights in your checked luggage ... not so much.

What about shipping the lights to a store in your destination city ? or to your hotel.

 

[Guest]

Just tell them you're planning to sell marijuana in Mexico; that ought to give them a good laugh.. Not like you wouldn't have any competition down that way.