Country Specific Information - Customs


U.S. Department of State
Bureau of Consular Affairs
Washington, DC 20520


This information is current as of today,

Customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export of items such as firearms, religious materials, antiquities, medications, business equipment and other items .   It is advisable to contact the Embassy of your destination country in Washington or one of that country’s consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements. In many countries around the world, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available.  Transactions involving such products are illegal and bringing them back to the United States may result in forfeitures and/or fines.  A current list of those countries with serious problems in this regard can be found here.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection may impose corresponding import restrictions in accordance with the Convention on Cultural Property Implementation Act.  (Contact CBP at 202-344-1000 or Internet http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/import/commercial_enforcement/ for further information).  For general travel information, visit the CBP web site at http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/.