Here is what you should expect. Import of Indian currency is prohibited. However, for an Indian resident who is visiting the home country and returning to the US, Indian currency up to Rs. Hence you do not have to give away all your Indian currency before you reach the Indian airport. In fact, it is always good to keep some Indian currency for expenses on the airport. Other articles carried on person or in accompanied baggage 1 If stay in India is more than 3 days 2 If stay in India is up to 3 days.
Alcoholic drinks and tobacco products imported in excess of free allowance also attract customs duty. These items are chargeable to custom duty at the rates applicable on their commercial imports Customs tariff Act. You can also carry one laptop computer notebook computer over and above the said free allowances mentioned.
If the value of one item exceeds the duty free allowance, the customs duty is calculated only on the excess of such amount. Understanding the customs regulations in the U. The receipt number is a unique character identifier that USCIS provides for each application or petition it receives. The agency uses it to identify and track its cases. Omit dashes "-" when entering a receipt number. What are US Customs? If you do not receive this form, ask the air staff to give you the customs declaration form.
A sample form is attached at the end of the article. Precious metals, like all investments, carry risk. Precious metals and coins may appreciate, depreciate, or stay the same in cash value depending on a variety of factors. First National Bullion does not guarantee, and its website and employees make no representation, that any metals for sale will appreciate sufficiently to earn the customers a profit.
View Larger Image. Taking the Right Precautions A precaution many people take when bringing gold into the U. You'll need the items and their serial numbers to fill out the registration forms. Declaring items even when you're unsure can save you money. If you don't declare an item that requires it, the fine you could incur would likely be much higher than the small tax you would have had to pay if you exceeded your exemption level.
Don't forget you should always declare watches and jewelry you obtained abroad, even if they're for your business, from duty-free shops or gifts you received. The duty-free status of items you purchase in duty-free shops only applies in the country in which you purchased them, so you might have to pay duty on these items in the U. As for gifts, you will have to estimate their value on your declaration forms, so aim for a reasonable estimation that won't draw attention for being too low.
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