Best things to take over to the USA of value to sell whilst on holiday? I have a USA trip planned for Feb of next year and am looking to make some money maybe taking some stuff from Australia to the states and if i can sell it there, that would be amazing! So if anyone knows of anything of value, higher than it is here in Australia, please post! I was thinking in terms of Australiana, or Australian products, maybe those kangaroo paws that you can pick up in the markets? But would US customs be an issue? This is all relevant. 3 Responses to "Best things to take over to the USA of value to sell whilst on holiday?" "But would US customs be an issue? " -- Yes since part or all of your merchandise would be subject to duty. Immigration could also b e a problem since you would likely be traveling under the Visa Waiver Program and thus arriving with the intent of violating the term. You'd be better off using ebay to sell your stuff. Even during good economic times, commerce by tourists -- even migrant labor -- is heavily penalized in proportion to the offense. You can bet during these very poor times that customs, commerce, and competing vendors will be screaming for your head. While kangaroo is not a protected species, importing animal parts into the U.S. will be viewed with great suspicion. The international ban on rhino horns and the like