Question regarding customs @ POE

[JbTin 51]

Hi..i bought a gift for my husband worth over a $100, questions are: will i have a problem with customs when i arrive in Hawaii? Should i declare it or not? Im gonna put it in my checked baggage, and it is gift wrapped. Will i be paying any tax for it? CR1 visa holder here.

Thanks for any input

[ShirahBet 42]

Write it on the declarations form. You're not going to pay taxes, it doesn't meet that threshold. They may want to unwrap it before you board the plane. I never bring wrapped gifts in my carry on luggage, only my checked luggage. But that's just a personal preference.

[Brian&Larissa 73]

You should have no problems. Suggestion: don't wrap it. Even though it is in your checked luggage, if CBP wants to go through everything, they do have the right to open everything in your baggage. Keep the wrapping paper in your bad and wrap it quickly after you exit the airport.

[JRF 117]

As others have said, no problems if you declare as necessary. Best to never wrap anything - US customs is very nosy.

Best of luck to you on your life in the US and congratulations!

[JbTin 51]

Write it on the declarations form. You're not going to pay taxes, it doesn't meet that threshold. They may want to unwrap it before you board the plane. I never bring wrapped gifts in my carry on luggage, only my checked luggage. But that's just a personal preference.

You should have no problems. Suggestion: don't wrap it. Even though it is in your checked luggage, if CBP wants to go through everything, they do have the right to open everything in your baggage. Keep the wrapping paper in your bad and wrap it quickly after you exit the airport.

As others have said, no problems if you declare as necessary. Best to never wrap anything - US customs is very nosy.

Best of luck to you on your life in the US and congratulations!

Thanks everyone! Alright, i will just unwrap it and rewrap when i arrive at home. One last thing, how bout a hotdog maker and a coffee set? Lol.. Are those ok to bring as well? We got them as wedding gifts and id like to bring them with me..should i also declare them?

[ShirahBet 42]

This is according to the US customs duty information webpage. I'd write them on the form since you didn't acquire them in the United States.

Household Effects & Personal Effects - Customs Duty Guidance

Household effects conditionally included are duty-free. These include such items as furniture, carpets, paintings, tableware, stereos, linens, and similar household furnishings; tools of the trade, professional books, implements, and instruments.

You may import household effects you acquired abroad duty-free if:

• You used them abroad for no less than one year.
• They are not intended for any other person or for sale.

For Customs purposes, clothing, jewelry, photography equipment, portable radios, and vehicles are considered personal effects and cannot be brought in duty-free as household effects. However, duty is usually waived on personal effects more than one year of age. All vehicles are dutiable.

[JbTin 51]

This is according to the US customs duty information webpage. I'd write them on the form since you didn't acquire them in the United States.

Household Effects & Personal Effects - Customs Duty Guidance

Household effects conditionally included are duty-free. These include such items as furniture, carpets, paintings, tableware, stereos, linens, and similar household furnishings; tools of the trade, professional books, implements, and instruments.

You may import household effects you acquired abroad duty-free if:

• You used them abroad for no less than one year.
• They are not intended for any other person or for sale.

For Customs purposes, clothing, jewelry, photography equipment, portable radios, and vehicles are considered personal effects and cannot be brought in duty-free as household effects. However, duty is usually waived on personal effects more than one year of age. All vehicles are dutiable.

Thank u so much ShirahBet