What is the personal allowance for US customs?


What is the personal allowance for US customs? In most cases, the personal exemption is $800, but there are some exceptions to this rule, which are explained below. Depending on the countries you have visited, your personal exemption will be $200, $800, or $1,600.


How much can you bring into the US without declaring?

You may bring large sums of money with you in the form of cash, money order, or traveler's checks. There is no maximum limit, however, any amount exceeding $10,000 USD must be declared upon arrival on both the Form 6059B and FinCEN 105. All forms must be filled in completely and truthfully.


How do you mark an item as a gift for customs?

The word 'gift' must be marked on the air waybill and commercial invoice along with the actual detailed description of what the gift is. All goods must be itemized with their own full description and value (note that the value of the gift may not exceed a certain amount and that the amount is limited/set per country)


What is proof of sufficient funds for travel USA?

How do I prove that I have enough money to travel? It's simple: Get a bank certificate or bank statement or both. A bank certificate is usually a one-page document that certifies that you have an account with that branch.