What can't I take to America by plane?

Articles prohibited or restricted from entering the United States:

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, insects, snails and bats suspected of being infected with human and animal diseases requires an import license from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2. Cultural relics and antiques

The import of cultural relics and antiques must hold export licenses and other supporting documents from other countries.

3.caviar

You can import up to 250 grams of caviar. The excess will be confiscated.

4. The fur of dogs and cats

It is illegal to import, sell, export and manufacture products containing cat and dog fur in the United States.

5, illegal drugs and equipment

Prohibited drug devices refer to equipment or products used for manufacturing, mixing, injecting and smoking prohibited substances. It is forbidden to bring such instruments into the country unless they are used for medical purposes, such as diabetes treatment.

6. guns

Visitors to the United States must hold an import license from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in order to temporarily import guns and ammunition for hunting or other legitimate sports purposes.

7. Food (refined)

Generally speaking, condiments, vinegar, oil, bagged spices, honey, coffee and tea are allowed to be brought into the country. Because rice is often infested with insects, it is not recommended to bring it into the country, especially rice packed in sacks. Bagged food with unsafe appearance or contaminated appearance is not allowed to enter the country.

8. 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. Books, audio-visual products, mobile storage devices, etc. Those who contain obscene, pornographic and other unhealthy contents are not allowed to enter the United States.

9. Fruits, vegetables and plants

It is best not to bring fresh fruits or vegetables into the country. All plants or plant products, including handicrafts made of straw, whether they contain harmful substances or not, must be declared to the customs and border officials for inspection.

10, 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 may be allowed to enter the country if inspection officials can confirm that the products are cooked and packaged commercially. Other canned and pickled meat products and dried meat products are strictly restricted from entering the country.

1 1, currency and gold products

If the amount of monetary instruments brought into the country exceeds10,000 USD, you should fill in the US Customs Form 4790 and declare to the Customs voluntarily. Please strictly observe it. False declaration may lead to civil and criminal liability, including confiscation of monetary and financial instruments.

Gold coins, medals and nuggets can be brought into China. However, according to the relevant regulations of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, the above-mentioned articles from Cuba, Iran and Sudan are prohibited from entering the country. If the issuing country has no corresponding mark, imitation gold coins are not allowed to enter the country.

12, soil

It is forbidden to bring soil into the country unless there is an import license. When entering the country, you must truthfully declare and verify the permission.

13, textiles and clothing

Generally, there is no limit on the quantity of fabrics and clothes that can be used by individuals or brought into the country as gifts. However, if it is beyond the scope of individual tax exemption, the excess shall be taxed. When suspected of commercial activities, the number of clothes that individuals can carry will be limited.

14, therapeutic drugs

Only the right amount of essential drugs is allowed. If the drugs you need to carry contain potentially addictive or narcotic ingredients (such as some cough drugs, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, antidepressants or stimulants, etc.). ), you should: declare drugs to the relevant customs and border officials; Put the drug in the original container and carry the drug instructions at the same time. Please bring a prescription for prescription drugs; Only carry what you normally need.

It should be noted that only prescription drugs that can be legally prescribed in the United States can be imported for personal use. Some federally licensed drugs may be illegal in some states. For information about compulsory policies for personal use, please refer to the website of the Food and Drug Administration.

15, 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, the veterinarian will further check it, 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).

Pet birds: You can enter the country, but parrot birds are only allowed to take two. At the same time, it must meet the relevant requirements of APHIS and public health service institutions. For example, pet owners contribute to the health and epidemic prevention of pets in APHIS institutions.

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

16, 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.

17, 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.

Extended data

Entry instructions for American airports

Immigration inspection procedures?

1. Passengers are guided to the entry inspection room and queued for inspection according to different entry visas. Non-immigrant visa holders should be non-residents, and immigrant visa holders or green cards should be citizens/residents. ?

When it's your turn to be inspected, give your passport and seaman's card to the immigration officer for inspection. You know, holding a passport and visa does not guarantee entry. Because the visa only gives the holder the right to request entry, it is up to the immigration officer to decide whether to allow him to enter the country.

Traditionally, immigration officials will ask you some questions, the most important of which is to determine where you live after coming to the United States, the purpose of coming to the United States, and how much money you will bring. Don't be nervous, just answer calmly. ?

4. After asking questions, immigration officials will sign their passports or seamen's certificates-the date of entry, the status of visa signing and the time limit for legal re-entry. ?

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