Customs & Duties

Arriving in the United States

Non-U.S. residents ages 21 and older may import into the United States 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 2 kilograms of tobacco, 1 liter of alcohol, and gifts worth $100. Meat products, seeds, plants, and fruits are prohibited.

U.S. Customs Service. For additional information, contact the U.S. Customs Service. inquiries:, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20229. 202/354–1000.

U.S. Customs Service. complaints: Office of Regulations and Rulings, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20229.

U.S. Customs Service. registration of equipment: Resource Management, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20229. 202/927–0540.