Matters needing attention when entering the United States

Instructions for entering the United States:

At the port of entry, customs officials will check whether the luggage carried by the immigrants is contraband and whether it is taxed.

duty-free goods

1, personal property:

Clothing, jewelry, cosmetics, hunting or fishing equipment, cameras, portable radios and other similar personal articles and articles worn by individuals are exempt from tax if they are only used for personal use. The above items can follow you in and out of the country.

If you immigrate to the United States, personal ornaments such as jewelry with a value of $300 or more for personal use and duty-free shall not be sold for 3 years without paying customs duties. The above-mentioned goods sold without tax will be seized and confiscated.

2. Alcoholic beverages:

Non-residents aged 2 1 can bring beer, wine, liquor and other alcoholic beverages 1 liter into the country duty-free, but only for personal use. Alcoholic beverages in excess of the above amount will be subject to customs duties and domestic taxes.

In addition, in addition to federal laws, you must also abide by state alcoholic beverage laws that may be stricter than federal laws.

3. Tobacco products:

Passengers can carry a box of cigarettes (200 cigarettes), or 50 cigars, or 2 liters (4.4 pounds) of tobacco, or the above items in proportion.

Cigars made in Cuba are prohibited from entering the United States for personal use or as gifts.

4. Household items:

Furniture, tableware, books, works of art and other household items can be imported duty-free.

5. Duty-free gifts:

Non-residents can bring gifts with a value not exceeding 100 US dollars duty-free. To make the above-mentioned gifts tax-free, you must stay in the United States for at least 72 hours, during which time, the above-mentioned gifts must accompany you. For the convenience of customs officials, your gift should not be wrapped.

6. Gifts by post:

The retail value of gifts mailed from another country or Caribbean beneficiary country does not exceed $65,438+000, which is tax-free. If the gift is sent from the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa or Guam, the gift limit shall not exceed $200. Gifts exceeding the above value will be taxed.

Note: Alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and alcoholic perfumes are not included in the above provisions.

7. Items purchased in duty-free shops:

Goods purchased in duty-free shops, airplanes and ships that exceed the amount or amount of duty-free items that individuals can carry are taxed by the customs.

When non-US residents transit the United States, if the articles carried by individuals, including no more than 4 liters of alcoholic beverages, will be taken out of the scope of US customs taxation, and the value of the above articles does not exceed 200 US dollars, they will be exempted from tax.

Dutiable articles

Articles beyond the above tax exemption range will be taxed. The collection method is: after deducting the value of the goods that should be exempted from tax, the part with the value of $65,438+0,000 yuan is subject to the uniform tax rate of 3%, and the part with the value exceeding $65,438+0,000 yuan is subject to the tax rate applicable to the goods.

Articles taxed at the uniform tax rate must be carried with you and can only be used for personal use or as gifts.

The uniform tax rate for articles obtained in the US Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam is 5%, whether they follow you or are sent to the mainland of the United States.

Articles prohibited or restricted from entering the country:

1, biological products:

The import of unsterilized human and animal tissues (including blood, human or animal and plant excreta), living bacteria culture media, viruses or similar organisms, animals suspected of being infected with human and animal diseases, insects, snails and bats requires an import license from the US Centers for Disease Control.

2, books, audio-visual materials, computer programs and tapes:

Pirated books, computer programs and audio-visual products are not allowed to enter the United States, and pirated products will be confiscated and destroyed.

3. Fruits, vegetables and plants:

Many fruits, vegetables, plants, branches, seeds, untreated plant products and some endangered species are usually prohibited from being imported or can only be imported with permits. All plants, plant products, fruits or vegetables must be declared to customs officials and inspected.

4. Meat, livestock and poultry:

Meat, livestock, poultry and their by-products are generally prohibited from entering the country, or restricted according to animal diseases in the country of origin. Canned meat products can enter the United States if inspection officials can confirm that the products are cooked and have been packaged commercially. Other canned and pickled meat products and dried meat products are strictly restricted from entering the country.

5. Hunting income:

If you intend to import hunting souvenirs or game, you generally need to obtain a license in advance, and only specific ports are authorized to import the above items.

6. Currency:

Such as the amount of currency bills brought into the country (including coins and currency from the United States or other countries, traveler's checks, cash drafts and securities, etc.). ) If the price exceeds 10000 USD, you should fill in the US Customs Form 4790 and declare to the Customs voluntarily. Those who fail to declare truthfully may be investigated for civil and criminal responsibilities, including confiscation of their currency and financial instruments.

7. pets:

Cat: You must be able to prove that you have no infectious diseases at the time of entry inspection. If the pet's health condition is obviously poor, it will be further examined by a licensed veterinarian, and the relevant expenses will be paid by the pet owner.

Dogs: You must be able to prove that you are not infected with human diseases at the time of entry inspection and have been vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before arrival (this rule does not apply to puppies under 3 months).

Personal pet birds: you can enter the country, but only two parrot birds are allowed. At the same time, it must meet the relevant requirements of animal and plant health and quarantine institutions and public health service institutions. For example, the owner of the pet may be required to pay the health and epidemic prevention expenses of the pet in the animal and plant health and quarantine institution.

Primates such as monkeys and apes are not allowed to be imported.

You'd better check with the relevant state and local authorities to find out the rules and restrictions on bringing pets. Some places, such as Hawaii, have strict hygiene and epidemic prevention requirements for pets.

8, fish and wildlife:

Fish and wild animals and plants are also within the scope of import and export control and health and epidemic prevention requirements, mainly including: wild birds, mammals, marine mammals, reptiles, crustaceans, fish and mollusks; Any part or product of the above animals, such as leather, feathers, eggs, etc. ; Products and articles made from wild animals and fish.

It is forbidden to import and export wild endangered species and their products. Ivory or ivory products are generally prohibited from import and export. Antiques containing wild animals can be imported if their history can be proved to be 100 years.