What would they ask at POE?

[Cathi 5,769]

It would be in your best interest to not bring meds into the US. Just my educated opinion, bringing electronics into the US can be tricky. I would declare each item as Personal item(s).

Sid

why would it be in his best interest not to bring his prescription meds to the US when he moves here? Your educated opinion is just that, an opinion, he is looking for fact. The fact is, it is perfectly fine and legal to bring any and all prescription meds along on the flight a long as they are labeled in the original bottles. My husband immigrated and brought several meds with no prob;ems whatsoever. Bringing electronics isn't an issue either. My husband brought an ipod touch, a laptop and a smart phone, once again no problems

[Vishal Dude 0]

why would it be in his best interest not to bring his prescription meds to the US when he moves here? Your educated opinion is just that, an opinion, he is looking for fact. The fact is, it is perfectly fine and legal to bring any and all prescription meds along on the flight a long as they are labeled in the original bottles. My husband immigrated and brought several meds with no prob;ems whatsoever. Bringing electronics isn't an issue either. My husband brought an ipod touch, a laptop and a smart phone, once again no problems

Thanks that helped!!

[carton025 38]

why would it be in his best interest not to bring his prescription meds to the US when he moves here? Your educated opinion is just that, an opinion, he is looking for fact. The fact is, it is perfectly fine and legal to bring any and all prescription meds along on the flight a long as they are labeled in the original bottles. My husband immigrated and brought several meds with no prob;ems whatsoever. Bringing electronics isn't an issue either. My husband brought an ipod touch, a laptop and a smart phone, once again no problems

I do apologize for not being more specific. For example, an american can travel to Mexico and pick up legally prescribed drugs there that are illegal in the US - GHB (the date rape drug) is an example. On many police shows there have been examples of drugs being confiscated and depending on the nature and/or quantity of the drug(s) the person bringing in the drug(s) could be subject to arrest. Regarding electronics, if they are personal and declared as such there probably would not be any problem(s). However, if they are new in the box and depending on the value may be subject to customs charges. Also, there are electronics, software, etc... that can be purchased outside the US and if brought in could be in violation of US intellectual rights and be confiscated.

Perhaps I should have worded my response saying tha "due care" should be exercised when bringing in drugs to the US. Personally, I just don't carry drugs and/or electronics while traveling internationally. This is just me!

[Vishal Dude 0]

I do apologize for not being more specific. For example, an american can travel to Mexico and pick up legally prescribed drugs there that are illegal in the US - GHB (the date rape drug) is an example. On many police shows there have been examples of drugs being confiscated and depending on the nature and/or quantity of the drug(s) the person bringing in the drug(s) could be subject to arrest. Regarding electronics, if they are personal and declared as such there probably would not be any problem(s). However, if they are new in the box and depending on the value may be subject to customs charges. Also, there are electronics, software, etc... that can be purchased outside the US and if brought in could be in violation of US intellectual rights and be confiscated.

Perhaps I should have worded my response saying tha "due care" should be exercised when bringing in drugs to the US. Personally, I just don't carry drugs and/or electronics while traveling internationally. This is just me!

Thanks. I need to carry at least some electronics as I'm coming for the first time (like my phone, and tablet).

Medicines are like headache medicine, tummy medicine, etc.

[NickD 203]

Tourism brought in $10.9 billion into the US economy just in February 2013. Millions come here every year. I find it weird that I can visit many countries freely with my US passport, but for those people living in these countries can take even more than a year to get a visa to come here.

Would say if your friend does have that visa, already 99.9% clear to visit here. Just don't try to board the plane with a 12 ounce can of coke. Or a greater than 3.3 ounce of facial cream. Confiscated that from my wife on her last trip here.

Also make sure your laptop battery is fully charged. Mine was dead, but thank goodness I had the charging cord in my carrying on bag. Or they would have taken that.

Ha, found an old Technics SL-D33 at my wife's home, had to have this, its a classic, so took it all apart and packed it in with our luggage so it wouldn't get damaged. That sure raised concerns when coming back. Just asked that inspection guy, what kind of education to you have? Don't you even know these are parts to a classic turntable? He let me through.

[SBB 74]

Remember that codeine cough syrup is prescription medicine in the US even though it's available over-the-counter in India. I'd just buy what medicine you need in the US.