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Mexican security agents are required to operate at TSA standards for flights to the US, but they still have different rules. TSA very rarely has a problem with any tape types in the US, but it's different down there. I lost partial rolls of high-quality duct tape, 1" electric tape, and 2" electric tape. None of those needed to be in my carry-on, and I don't know why I packed them that way, but never again.
And small tools are allowed in carry-on in the US, but never in Mexico. Tools have been restricted since 9-11-01. For a while nail clippers were not allowed. TSA has softened some, but it pays to check. Leaving Mexico is worse tho. They keep all tools found in carry-ons as discussed in another thread here. Besides, why put them in carry-on anyway.
And small tools are allowed in carry-on in the US, but never in Mexico. Tools have been restricted since 9-11-01. For a while nail clippers were not allowed. TSA has softened some, but it pays to check. Leaving Mexico is worse tho. They keep all tools found in carry-ons as discussed in another thread here. Besides, why put them in carry-on anyway.
Tools | Transportation Security Administration
Tools 7 inches or shorter (measured from end to end when assembled) may be allowed in carry-on baggage. Power tools and all tools longer than 7 inches (measured from end to end when assembled) are prohibited in carry-on baggage; these items must be packed in your checked bags. For tools...
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