How to fill out the customs card?

[meauxna 15]

Ok, it's better err on the side of caution. I will tell her to do that. Would that mean she should go through the "something to declare" line or the "nothing to declare" line.

Thank you for your help.

Ah, that all makes even more sense--I think I used the term 'nothing to declare' incorrectly, Gary.

[GaryC 7]

I would just place "2 suitcases - used personal effects" on the line with a value of 0... if they have any questions about it, they will ask, but I have a feeling that no questions will be asked...

You 're a little different than most people going through the POE... you're immigrating and everything that you're bringing is an importation of goods since they were purchased outside of the US and will remain here to be used... However, they're non-dutiable... However, in your case, they should be declared since you are importing goods, but give them the value of 0 to show that they are non-dutiable...

Ok, it's better err on the side of caution. I will tell her to do that. Would that mean she should go through the "something to declare" line or the "nothing to declare" line.

Thank you for your help.

I didn't know there was such a line... I was at a land POE, but the DTW POE doesn't segregate in that manner... there's only one line...does yours?..

I think that MSP (Minneapolis) has 2 different officers that take the forms. I could be wrong because I always say "nothing to declare".

[Alex+R 0]

I would just place "2 suitcases - used personal effects" on the line with a value of 0... if they have any questions about it, they will ask, but I have a feeling that no questions will be asked...

You 're a little different than most people going through the POE... you're immigrating and everything that you're bringing is an importation of goods since they were purchased outside of the US and will remain here to be used... However, they're non-dutiable... However, in your case, they should be declared since you are importing goods, but give them the value of 0 to show that they are non-dutiable...

Ok, it's better err on the side of caution. I will tell her to do that. Would that mean she should go through the "something to declare" line or the "nothing to declare" line.

Thank you for your help.

I didn't know there was such a line... I was at a land POE, but the DTW POE doesn't segregate in that manner... there's only one line...does yours?..

I think that MSP (Minneapolis) has 2 different officers that take the forms. I could be wrong because I always say "nothing to declare".

Yep, we've got two lines. And it's a bit of a pain going through the "something to declare" side. I'd never do it, especially when all I had was clothes. Others here know more than me, but that's what I would do 100% of the time. I don't think they expect immigrants to have everything to declare.

Edited April 3, 2007 by Alex+R

[rob&ana 0]

When I came to the US I brought only personal belongings (my used clothing), and I didnt declare anything. I dont think it's necessary. You dont declare your clothes or luggage when travelling abroad. Like someone mentioned before, it applies only if you're bring goods as gifts or to be resold.

And frankly, I think that declaring your used clothes and luggage might create confusion when entering the country. Keep it simple.

Ana