Importing foreign-made vehicles into Baja California Sur is no longer permitted under the federal “Chocolate Car” regularization program, which officially ended on January 1, 2026. Although foreign vehicles remain common in cities like La Paz, definitive vehicle importation can no longer be processed locally. According to foreign trade specialists, the La Paz customs office lacks authorization to handle vehicle imports. “The customs office in La Paz is not authorized to import vehicles. Currently, authorized import locations include Tijuana, Tecate, and Mexicali, with Tijuana being the most accessible for Baja California Sur residents.