Bringing Things into the United States

Just as U.S. citizens going abroad are limited in what they can take into other countries, so are there restrictions on what you can bring when you visit the United States. In general, the regulations and policies that apply to returning U.S. citizens also apply to visitors.

Customs Regulations for Nonresidents is a comprehensive information resource provided by the U.S. Bureau of Customs to guide persons entering the United States. It contains links to policies on everything from furniture and personal items to medications.

Mailing Goods to the U.S. is the U.S. Bureau of Customs' guidance for what you can have mailed or shipped into the United States.

Travelers' Tips on Bringing Food, Plant, and Animal Products Into the United States is a U.S. Department of Agriculture resource providing information on what foods, plants, and items made from plants and animals (such as skins, mats, clothing, etc.) can and cannot be brought into the United States.