Household effects meeting the above requirements may be entered within a 10-year period after your last arrival in the US from the country where the effects were used abroad. Household effects include all furniture, carpets, paintings, tableware, linens, stereos, and similar household furnishings. Wearing apparel, jewelry, photographic equipment, tape recorders, and vehicles are not considered household effects. Monetary instruments include U.S. or foreign coins in current circulation, currency, traveler's checks in any form, money orders, and negotiable instruments or investment securities in bearer form. Dogs older than three months must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to arrival.
Pets arriving in the State of Hawaii are subject to state territorial quarantine requirements.
National Import-Export Center 12th and Independence Ave. However, certain ceramic tableware sold abroad contains dangerous levels of lead in the glaze. The Food and Drug Administration recommends that ceramic tableware purchased especially in Mexico, China, Hong Kong or India, be tested for lead release or be used for decorative purposes only. Jewelry Jade is admissible into the US but is dutiable if your personal exemption has been exhausted. Gold coins, medals, and bullion may be imported into the US duty free.