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Hello all,

 

I've moved to the US 3 years ago, but I'm planning to bring back some used household goods from my previous residence in Canada. Those will mainly be some books, video tapes and documents. I think I will just put them into a baggage with my flight back to US. 

 

If it's unaccompanied goods, I know about the Form 3299. But these are now accompanied household goods, do I need to declare and is there a form to fill in? 

 

 

 

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*** Country-specific thread is moved to the Canada forum. ***

37 minutes ago, mave said:

books, video tapes and documents. I think I will just put them into a baggage with my flight back to US. 

These shouldn't be a problem, but let's hear what others think.

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1 hour ago, mave said:

Hello all,

 

I've moved to the US 3 years ago, but I'm planning to bring back some used household goods from my previous residence in Canada. Those will mainly be some books, video tapes and documents. I think I will just put them into a baggage with my flight back to US. 

 

If it's unaccompanied goods, I know about the Form 3299. But these are now accompanied household goods, do I need to declare and is there a form to fill in? 

 

 

 

No problem. No form needed. You have 10 years to bring complying personal effects and household goods into the country duty free ( 12 months inly for motor vehicles). All goods needs to have been in your possession or available to you for over 12 months prior to bringing them with you .   You should carry a list of the items you are bringing in .. Just in case CBP questions you on their origin. 

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IME, make a verbal declaration and there will be neither duty nor  impact onto the personal customs exemption. I’ve brought literally tons of stuff that I owned in Canada, clothes, household goods, tool chests, furniture, etc.

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Thanks all for your comments. I initially thought about sending them by mail/by courier. Then I realized it's way too more expensive than paying for a 2nd baggage to airline :)

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