1. Those who carry more than US$ 65,438+0,000 in equivalent currency must fill in the US Customs Declaration Form truthfully, otherwise they will be detained. Don't worry, you won't be charged for reporting, just register. The United States is a country without foreign exchange control. Gold used to be limited, but now it is gone. All kinds of gold coins and gold bars can be used, and the quantity is not limited. If you don't report it and find out, the consequences will be very serious.
2. Pirating American books, audio recordings, videos and counterfeit products, including counterfeit American brand-name clothing, shoes, hats and electronic products. , it is strictly prohibited to carry. Once found, the fine can be as high as thousands or even tens of thousands of yuan, and even corrupt officials.
Note: US Customs doesn't seem to care much about pirated stationery from other countries, but try not to bring it, because when Bian Xiao returned to China last time, he found that some salespeople didn't say that American brands were European brands when selling. In fact, after staying in the United States for a long time, I realized that some American brands just want to make people feel that they are European brands, because Americans worship Europe and America, but it also shows that many people in China actually confuse Europe and America.
3. The size of liquid, spray or hair spray container in hand luggage must be equal to or less than 100 ml. All containers must be sealed in a transparent plastic bag with a capacity of one liter, and each person is limited to one plastic bag. The capacity of plastic bags should not exceed 1 liter, that is, about 20X20 or 15X25. When you arrive at the security checkpoint, you must hand over any liquids, sprays and hairspray you still carry with you, including such duty-free goods. Containers exceeding 100 ml should be packed in checked baggage or taken away. Half-full containers with capacity exceeding 100 ml cannot be carried. The new regulations will also increase random body searches during security inspection.
Note: Even if it is unopened, the customs will confiscate it immediately if it exceeds the regulations.
4. Each adult can bring 0.95 liter of wine into the United States duty-free, or 300 cigarettes or 50 cigars, or 1.35 kg of tobacco leaves (not produced in Cuba) duty-free. When these goods exceed the quota enter the country, they must pay excessive customs duties.
Five, all kinds of meat, hides or animal fur, without permission, no one shall bring into the country. All chickens, ducks, geese, pigs, cows, sheep, deer and horse meat are not allowed. Whether it is sealed or vacuum, dozens of plastic bags are still covered, whether you are floss, sausage or moon cakes, biscuits, ham, canned bacon, sauced meat, fresh meat, bacon, dried meat, patties, jiaozi with minced meat, instant noodles with meat, canned fish with pickled vegetables, roe and fish. American customs officials seem to be particularly sensitive to China meat. It is said that most people know the Chinese character "meat", and their eyes immediately light up at the sight of this word. Also remind everyone that anything made of cat skin or dog skin is strictly prohibited from entering the United States. If you have any dog skin mattresses, gloves or things that look like dog skin, you'd better not bring them.
Note: Don't bring egg yolk moon cakes, ham moon cakes and beef jerky. I know some people say I'm fine, but I didn't find it. After I find it, I will open the box for inspection every time I enter the country.
6. Do not bring any fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, seeds or plant products into the country. Special needs must be approved. This regulation is implemented because not only the United States, but also many countries in the world are making great efforts to prevent insects and plant diseases and insect pests from spreading from one country to another. So insects are not allowed to be brought into the United States except specimens. Articles that cannot be brought into the United States include: medicinal liquor, bird's nest, purple glutinous rice, peanuts, dairy products (including milk, instant milk tea, toffee, dairy desserts, cheese and cheese products) and canned food.
Note: People in China regard bird's nest as an advanced tonic. However, American border officials believe that the food formed by these bird secretions is likely to carry avian influenza virus, so it is forbidden to enter the customs. Pilose antler is often regarded as an aphrodisiac food by Chinese people, but this kind of food is likely to introduce the virus into the United States, so it is also prohibited from entering the customs. People in China often think that purple glutinous rice, which can enrich blood, is not allowed to enter the customs. Generally, organic millet and purple rice are sold in whole foods. Purple rice is called Forbidden City rice here, which is different from local wild rice in English. Of course, if there is a good China shop nearby, all these things are available.
Seven, Chinese and western medicines commonly used prescriptions can be carried through the security check, but sometimes you may be asked to show proof of demand. Traditional Chinese medicine products must be non-parasitic plants. Rare Chinese herbal medicines such as snake gall, leopard bone, tiger skin and velvet antler. It belongs to protected animals and is forbidden to be brought into the United States. Parasitic plants such as rabbit silk seeds and Dendrobium officinale are also banned, including cocaine, and Chinese medicine Chenpi is also banned. But don't bring too much, just use it yourself, bring a prescription and fill it out truthfully when you declare.
Note: US Customs and Border Protection officials said that not all drugs produced abroad have been certified by the Federal Food and Drug Administration, so they should not be brought into the United States. If passengers need to take it, the drugs they carry should be limited to the journey. According to a local Chinese media in the United States, before the Spring Festival, the number of tourists from China who brought all kinds of food into the United States increased greatly. Based on the past data, the US Customs and Border Protection compiled a list to classify flights from Chinese mainland, Hongkong and Taiwan Province provinces as high-risk and low-risk groups respectively. If flights from high-risk groups arrive, a large number of officials will be sent to check passengers' luggage to prevent plants and animals in the United States from being infected. Inspection focuses on animals and plants, food, fruits, viruses and counterfeit products (counterfeit products include clothing, audio-visual products, etc.). The fine can be as high as thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars) to protect American intellectual property rights and the local ecological environment from being affected.
8. Products from certain countries sanctioned by the United States-including products from North Korea or Cuba-cannot be brought into the United States.
Of course, all kinds of drugs, weapons and ammunition, and all kinds of inflammable and explosive dangerous goods are also prohibited.
Bring contraband without knowing the situation. If you bring something illegal, as long as you report it, it is generally confiscated and there are few fines. If you don't report it, if you are found, you may even go to jail. I would also like to remind you that the admission requirements in the United States will also change. For example, recently, after the 9 1 1 incident, the US Transportation Security Administration allowed passengers to carry knives with a length of no more than 2.36 inches and a width of no more than 0.5 inches on the plane for the first time.
There are more and more customs regulations on imported articles, which are generally tested according to confiscated things. If there is any problem, entry will be added and prohibited.
Finally, I want to say that the United States really has everything, and it is very convenient to buy anything. I suggest you bring as little as possible. Last time I saw a post, I said that things in the United States were too expensive, and I planned to bring everything from China, including computers and transformers. . . . . . . In fact, I really need to bring some necessities, such as food. The less the better, the easier it is to lose.