Question about customs forms (on arrival)

[Copperblade 0]

I posted this question in another thread, but I think that thread was misplaced. I think (hope) this is the right forum...

My question is about the standard customs form you have to fill out when entering the US. In particular what about no. 15?

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel...e_cbp_decla.pdf

Normally a visitor will not LEAVE items in the US, so normally it is $0. But they're really only visitors until they become residents, which is the only reason why things are remaining in the US at all. (And you know, laptops are more than $100.)

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Moved from the Immigration News forum to 'Moving Here and Your New Life in America' Forum as more likely to get appropriate responses.

[Richard90027 1]

I posted this question in another thread, but I think that thread was misplaced. I think (hope) this is the right forum...

My question is about the standard customs form you have to fill out when entering the US. In particular what about no. 15?

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel...e_cbp_decla.pdf

Normally a visitor will not LEAVE items in the US, so normally it is $0. But they're really only visitors until they become residents, which is the only reason why things are remaining in the US at all. (And you know, laptops are more than $100.)

So what's the question????

[Dan J 277]

I posted this question in another thread, but I think that thread was misplaced. I think (hope) this is the right forum...

My question is about the standard customs form you have to fill out when entering the US. In particular what about no. 15?

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel...e_cbp_decla.pdf

Normally a visitor will not LEAVE items in the US, so normally it is $0. But they're really only visitors until they become residents, which is the only reason why things are remaining in the US at all. (And you know, laptops are more than $100.)

If you are moving to the US, you don't have to pay customs duties on any personal items you ship or bring with you. If items are shipped, you may have to provide a copy of the visa to the shipper.