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The following goods may be imported by visitors over 21 years of age into the USA without incurring customs duty:
200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 2kg of smoking tobacco or proportionate amounts of each; 1l of alcoholic beverage; gifts or articles up to a value of US$100 (including 100 cigars in addition to the tobacco allowance above).
Note: (a) Items should not be gift-wrapped as they must be available for customs inspection. (b) The alcoholic beverage allowance (see above) is the national maximum; certain States allow less and if arriving in those States, the excess will be taxed or withheld. (c) The gift allowance may only be claimed once in every six months and is only available to non-residents who intend to stay in the USA for more than 72 hours. (d) For information about the importation of pets, refer to the brochure Pets, Wildlife – US Customs, available at US Embassies and Consulates. (e) Further information on US customs regulations is available on the Internet (website: www.customs.ustreas.gov).
Prohibited and restricted items: The following are either banned or may only be imported under licence: (a) Narcotics and dangerous drugs, unless for medical purposes (doctor’s certificate required). (b) Absinthe, biological materials, some seeds, fruits and plants (including endangered species of plants and vegetables and their products). (c) Firearms and ammunition (with some exceptions – consult Customs’ website). (d) Hazardous articles (fireworks, toxic materials). (e) Meat and poultry products – fresh, dried or canned. (f) Any fish (unless certified as disease free). (g) Cuban cigars, brought from any country. (h) Wildlife and endangered species including crustaceans, mollusks, eggs and any crafted articles of fur, skin and leather. (i) Dairy products and eggs. (j) Imports from Iran and leather souvenirs from Haiti (eg drums). (k) Obscene articles and publications.
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