Gifts for my fiance K1

[neo86 0]

Hello ,

someone can help me and give me advice please , i have K1 and i want to bring for my fiance one gold braclet ( value 400 ) , do i have to pay duty in custom ?

Thank you so much

Edited February 13, 2014 by neo86

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Are you bringing it to the US or taking it to another country? need more information.

[quitepainful 56]

yea, cant help without getting more info...

[neo86 0]

In US , i think i can't ... A non-resident may bring gifts totaling $100 in value to the U.S

[Cam54 84]

you just have to put on customs form what the value of the items you will be leaving in the US is, that is a relatively small gift so as far as im aware not even remotely an issue for them

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

you just have to put on customs form what the value of the items you will be leaving in the US is, that is a relatively small gift so as far as im aware not even remotely an issue for them

There is a $100 limit on gifts a non-resident can bring https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/454/~/duty-free-exemption,-gifts. If the bracelet cost more ($400) then duty would be charged on $300.

[neo86 0]

Thank you for answers . Have a nice day

[Cam54 84]

There is a $100 limit on gifts a non-resident can bring https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/454/~/duty-free-exemption,-gifts. If the bracelet cost more ($400) then duty would be charged on $300.

I was under the impression he would be becoming a resident so this rule wouldn't apply?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I was under the impression he would be becoming a resident so this rule wouldn't apply?

He won't be a resident when he comes on a K1 or visits before. He could bring all his household possessions duty free as a K1, but if he follows the absolute law, he would have to own something a year to be considered a household possession. If it was his grandmother's bracelet fine. If he bought it last week brand new, no. If he wore it as part of his outfit then maybe would not be an obvious gift.

But the duty would probably be less than $20.

[noncompute 9]

There is a $100 limit on gifts a non-resident can bring https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/454/~/duty-free-exemption,-gifts. If the bracelet cost more ($400) then duty would be charged on $300.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/sample_declaration_form.xml

CBP officers will determine duty. U.S. residents are normally entitled to a duty-free exemption of $800 on items accompanying them. Visitors (non-residents) are normally entitled to an exemption of $100. Duty will be assessed at the current rate on the first $1,000 above the exemption.

Unless he declares other things that puts him over the $1,000 limit, then duty isn't assessed.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/sample_declaration_form.xml

Unless he declares other things that puts him over the $1,000 limit, then duty isn't assessed.

I disagree. It doesn't say $1000 is exempt.

[noncompute 9]

I disagree. It doesn't say $1000 is exempt.

You're right, I read wrong. The first $1,000 apparently has a different rate.