If you went abroad, then you may buy some things to bring home. When you return to America, you will have to declare these items, and, if the value is too high, you may have to pay dearly.
What must you declare? The souvenirs? Below is a list that would serve as your guide as to what to tell the customs and immigration agents.
The things that you bought and brought with you to the United States.
Gifts that you received.
Any item that you've inherited.
Things that you bought in duty-free shops.
Repairs or alterations to any items you took abroad and then brought back, even if the repairs/alterations were performed free of charge.
Things that you brought back for someone else.
Items that you would sell or use in business.
And if you got items in the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or in a Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act country, and had the merchant send them to you, you still have to declare them. This is quite different from the procedure for mailed items.
You must state on the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) declaration, in U.S. currency, what you actually paid for each item. The price must include all taxes. If you don't know for sure, estimate. If you were only given the item, then estimate its retail value in the country where you received the item.
Keep in mind that even if you used the item you bought on your trip, you still have to declare it. You must still declare the price.
If the amount of your goods exceeds the exemption, you will have to pay a customs fee. This can cost a lot sometimes.
Check with the CBP web site before you go so that you know the rules and regulations. Plan your shopping accordingly and spare yourself the expense when you get home.
What must you declare? The souvenirs? Below is a list that would serve as your guide as to what to tell the customs and immigration agents.
The things that you bought and brought with you to the United States.
Gifts that you received.
Any item that you've inherited.
Things that you bought in duty-free shops.
Repairs or alterations to any items you took abroad and then brought back, even if the repairs/alterations were performed free of charge.
Things that you brought back for someone else.
Items that you would sell or use in business.
And if you got items in the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or in a Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act country, and had the merchant send them to you, you still have to declare them. This is quite different from the procedure for mailed items.
You must state on the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) declaration, in U.S. currency, what you actually paid for each item. The price must include all taxes. If you don't know for sure, estimate. If you were only given the item, then estimate its retail value in the country where you received the item.
Keep in mind that even if you used the item you bought on your trip, you still have to declare it. You must still declare the price.
If the amount of your goods exceeds the exemption, you will have to pay a customs fee. This can cost a lot sometimes.
Check with the CBP web site before you go so that you know the rules and regulations. Plan your shopping accordingly and spare yourself the expense when you get home.
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