Crossing into Mexico carnet in place of TVIP?

[MerlinTheWizard]

Do I need to get a temporary vehicle import permit before crossing into Mexico if I have a carnet?

[nicolas36]

Hi. Carnet is not valid in Mexico. If you read back cover, you'll find all countries where carnet is valid

[Sjoerd Bakker]

Carnet is of no use.
Mexican TVIP costs about $36 USD
and have cash ready or credit card for a REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT, maximum $400 USD
YOU GET THAT BACK when you cancel the TVIP before it expires.
Fold the TVIP document , leaving sticker on it (If you are on a bike) fold it up and store it safely with your passport and carry it with you on your body at all times 24/7....NOT in a tank bag

[kawazoki]

With all regards.....but I think Temporary import permit is based on year when your motorcycle or automobile is manufactured.

Safe ride

[Sjoerd Bakker]

Precisely, KAWAZOKI
That is why I said it is at Maximum$400 US
If a traveller shows up with $400 US CASH IN HAND he will be ready for any case of age of bike $200 or $300 or $400. The year age groupings get adjusted up occasionally. That might mean your bike gets a bit less pricy as it ages .
No need to fret then . The money will not spoil , it will come in handy .
At end you will get the exact same amount of cash $ refunded.
If paying by cc it will go direct to your cc account as a credit after a few days.

I wish to add a bit more interesting detail.
If you pay in CASH you will be asked for the TVIP security deposit to be in ONLY US DOLLARS , but you may pay the actual non-refundable cost of the TVIP with either US Dollars ($50 in Feb 2019) or the equivalent in Pesos.
The FMM may be paid for with Pesos or Dollars.
If you pay with credit card the question is moot.

A peculiar situation exists at the city centre Reynosa Banjercito wicket ( and some other crossings too) . If you pay by CC you will of course need to enter your CC PIN on their hand held card reader. But theirs has a very short cable unable to properly reach the window slot for you to hit the keys with a finger . The lady behind the bullet proof glass actually asked for the PIN - that is a NO- NO !
Refuse and with some long finger contortions it is possible , if you use a plastic spoon handle as pointer. It is hoped they get a longer cable soon.
Pay cash and you avoid these complications .