Full question:
I will be traveling to the United States soon and I have a 1 kg gold bar that I would like to take to the U.S. to sell; I will be carrying it on me. Do I have to declare it? what is the legal way to proceed?
- Category: Immigration
- Subcategory: Passports
- Date:
- State: Florida
Answer:
The requirement to declare a gold bar when entering the United States depends on several factors, including your residency status, trip duration, country of origin, and the gold's value. Generally, you can bring gold coins, medals, and bullion into the U.S. However, items from certain countries, such as Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Serbia, and Sudan, are prohibited. Additionally, copies of gold coins must be properly marked by their country of issuance.
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