Familiarize yourself with the know before you go brochure or section of. Know the contents of your vehicles and be prepared to declare all items travelers are required to declare all items being imported into the united states from canada. Information on items that do not have a website address after them can be found in this brochure or on. Travelers should familiarize themselves with the know before you. Consult united states customs and border protection cbp. Make sure that travel documents are currentpermanent residents need to have their green cards, nonimmigrants need to have a current visa and be entering for a purpose that is. You will be required to answer the customs declaration questions presented on the kiosk.
Customs and border protection encourages travelers to know before you go when traveling to the united states or returning home this summer. A copy of this brochure can be ordered on cbps web site. If you are not sure about what to declare, do not hesitate to ask the cbp officer. You risk confiscation and a possible fine if you attempt to bring them into the united states. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure youre on a federal government site. Customs and border protection is the unified border agency within the department of homeland security charged with the management, control and protection of our nations borders at and between official ports of entry. Please note that the information contained within this brochure may change routinely. The brochure makes clear that when a customs officer inspects your luggage, he or she is looking for undeclared merchandise or contraband, not what youve recorded in your diary, address.
Do not attempt to bring unauthorized fruits, meats, and. Ireeland has it all from poets and painters to fine food and culture. Before you go log on before you take off if youre moving or travelling overseas, the ministry of foreign affairs and trade mfat website. Any part or product of the above, such as skins, tusks, bone, feathers, or eggs. Click the links in this table of contents to find the information you need. For example, high value items should be declared before leaving u.
There may be additional requirements to process your cargo, and your local customs office is the best resource for all nonang shipments. Customs and border protection is the unified border agency within the department of homeland security charged with the management, control and protection of our nations borders at. Cbp reminds travelers to know before you go this spring. For more information about obtaining a passport or. Any articles you acquire abroad and bring back to the united states. For additional customs information, refer to the us cbp service online brochure know before you go. Know before you go 3 terms used in this booklet duty and dutiable are words you will find frequently throughout this brochure. These regulations are enforced by the us customs and border protection. Know before you go about the federal maritime commission the federal maritime commission fmc is an independent u. Customs and border protection office of field operations reminds travelers planning trips across the border into minnesota or north dakota to anticipate heavy traffic in the united states starting. Claudine dervaes has more than 33 years of experience in the travel industry. The brochure, know before you go, describes the rules in detail. Know before you visit almost a million individuals enter the u.
If you cannot prove that you owned an item prior to departure, customs officials may charge you duty to bring it back into your country. What do i do if the global entry kiosk issues me a receipt marked with an o. Cbp does not accept checks bearing secondparty endorsements. You fill out a short application online with your basic biographical information, some residence history, some employment history, some travel history. Make sure you know australias dutyfree concession limits before you go shopping. Before you leave for your trip abroad, you might want to talk to cbp about the items you plan to bring 30 know before you go 34. The kiosk receipt shows the cbp officer that you have successfully used the kiosk. Wild birds, land or marine mammals, reptiles, fish, shellfish, mollusks or invertebrates. Ive downloaded the know before you go brochure but its not clear if duty is charged according to where the item was made or according to the ships registry. Travel documentation for us visaholders immigration view. A helpful brochure available from australian consulates or customs offices is know before you go. Do not attempt to bring unauthorized fruits, meats, and dairy products into the united states.
Enjoy spectacular landscapes, historical sights, charming villages and bustling cities, then have a pint in a corner pub or kiss the magical blarney stone. Cbp officers at international airports, cruise terminals and land border ports of entry around the country and at preclearance facilities around the world are prepared for the additional traffic expected this summer. Ice bridge between drummond island and canada is open. Anytime within the last week within the last 2 weeks within the last 30 days within the last 60 days within the last 90 days within the last 180 days within the last year within the last two years. The us is a beautiful and friendly country, but they do have tight controls on their. Returning from travels abroad during this most wonderful. Know before you go scotland scotland offers a marvelous array of sights, sounds, scents, and flavors. You must have the x cleared before proceeding to the exit control point or you will be directed back to passport control for processing. It is similar to a tax, except that duty is collected only on imported goods. Cbp has new technology to reduce wait times domestic. Specifically, federal law requires cruise lines which. Meet kate and find out all you need to do to make your return. You must present identification, such as a passport or drivers license. Cbp reminds travelers what to know before you go my.
For specifics on what you can bring back, download the invaluable free pamphlet know before you go online at. The 68page know before you go is clear on what inbound travelers may bring into the u. What international travelers should know before you go. Bottles of liquor you purchase on board or ashore will be held in a secure area and delivered to your stateroom at the conclusion of the cruise. Before you travel, use the resources above to learn how to make proper declaration of goods and activities at the border crossings. Each individual arriving into the united states must complete the cbp declaration form 6059b. Washingtonas the busiest three months of international travel approach, u. A customs and border protection officer will guide. Fish and wildlife service before you depart if you plan to import or export any of the following. Many wildlife and wildlife products are prohibited from import into the united states. The brochure know before you go publication 000000512 provides comprehensive information for u. An official website of the united states government heres how you know. Us customs and border protection cbp recently issued a helpful brochure, know before you go. The know before you go brochure explains the nuts and bolts of u.
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Submit cbp form 262, request for printed material, to the cbp national distribution center ndc by. For specifics on what you can bring back and the corresponding fees, download the invaluable free pamphlet know before you go at. Your visit can encompass historic landmarks, the scenic scottish highlands, friendly neighborhood pubs, stately castles, and so much more. Know before you go marine corps base camp pendleton. Click on travel, and then click on know before you go. It can make a huge difference between a flat duty of 3% or if the item falls under 301 authority where the duty is 100%.
Citizens of australia a helpful brochure available from australian consulates or customs offices is know before you go. Has anyone experience in dealing with us customs regarding shipboard jewelry andor art purchases. Travelers are advised in cbps know before you go to plan ahead. Additionally, cbp offers the following travel tips. There may be forms to complete to declare certain types or amounts of goodsgift items. The cbp brochure helps travelers prepare for and anticipate visa issues related to summer travel, reminding international travelers to have valid travel documents and to secure visas where required. Ice bridge opens between michigan island and canada. Us customs and shipboard jewelry purchases ask a cruise. The cbps know before you go brochure, available online see customs contact page f4, alerts international travelers to the prohibitions and restrictions related to goods purchased abroad. For more information, call the australian customs service at tel. Customs and border protection cbp catalogue is for online and mail orders only.
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