New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-29
BAGGAGE REGULATIONS.
Circular to Ocean Steamship Passen-
gers Issued by Secretary Shazc.


Washington. Jan 2a-secretary Shaw has issued
a circular to passengers arriving in the United
states from foreign countries regarding examina-
uon OF baggage, passengers declarations exemp-
ions from duty. etc. which will be sent to each
passenger, so far as possible. before embarking on
outgoing steamers. As to exemptions from duty
the Secretary, following a recent decision Of the
crcult Court Of Appeals for the Id Circuit holds
IN erect that each returning passenger. a resident
OF the United States. may bring into the country
4tee OF uuty articles purchased abroad except
cigars and cigarettes in of fifty of the former
atiu 'hree hundred of the latter for himself any
HsI person up TO the amount of $780, provided they
are not Intended for sale. The text OF the circular
is as follows:
All persons on their arrival in the United States
aI LequiEed TO make declaration under oath of
de DS1lA duTnlshed oy the government acting
Quarantine The declaration VIII he vae esSsei at
Pei 10y careIuI examination of the contents of the
10 facilitate your departure from the pier YOU are
@ TO answer fully the questions OF the act
4eG aa failure to frankly answer is likely
OF 1 your baggage and consequent delay
the 5ebss member member Of family may include all
5ie cbe 6ne exact number Of pieces of baggage in
"1 1.i your our ehects are contained.
or 3Ee the cost or foreign value OF each dutiabls
As far practicable keep your original receipted
Vnn S LOT al purchases Of any Importance during
e. When hd packing your baggage for your return trip
nbassd ia D1 wen TO prepare list Of articles pur
that Yon 1rticieS are so placed in your trunks
Pralsement. much time and Inconvenience win be
Each person is entitled to bring in fifty cigars or
three hundred cigarettes for his use Ali cigars
than three thousand are liable to seizure but in
Of @ eS eIseS may DO released by the payment
tax
Duties viii be assessed at the foreign market
values at the time of expectation with due allow
clare dutable articles In Vour I91re 10 r de-
der the same liable to seizure and confiscation and
you TO criminal prosecution.
In case passengers dissatisfied with the val
ueS placed upon d9tabe articles, they have the
SaI0h tneTeL0T should be Immediately made 10 the
this IS impracticabe: the packages containing the
sIii i Sho T be lett IN customs custody and
iectoF at the custom house In writing within two
No request for reappraisement can be entertained
custody.
Baggage intended for delivery at another port
may be forwarded thereto upon application, without
ANY baggage personal effects in transit through
application be Forwarded to the port of deparure
The onioer taking your declaration will advise you
Representatiyes Of various railroads and express
charge Of your baggage and forward It to destna-
Government officers are forbidden by law to ao-
S SePt anything but currency in payment OF duties
twenty-four hours to enable the owner to secure
II is unlawful for customs officers to receive any
tip or gratuity. and TO offer the same is a viola
ton OF law
Passengers are requested promptly to report to
the Secretary OF the Treasury the collector at the
any discOurtssy incivinty the part OF customs
A resident OF the United States returning thereto
is entitled TO bring with him, free OF duty. per-
vided they have not been remOdelled or Improved
abroad 50 to increase their value and, IN add
ton thereto, articles purchased otherwise OBJ
tanned abroad. OF total value not exceeding 800
Sr them nE FOR Others but not FOR sale
CTo prevent the Of the foregoing provision as
struoted to inquire into the bona hdes Of the jour
neg and the aStuaI ownerShip OK me goods Elmer
highly dutiable merchandise or frequent and hasty
had faith. Such cases will be subject 10 most
careful r fsTgtny sg6 1ebo
from duty or otherwise. should be declared. and an
be- de by S tho deputy T oSor upoa R p wiz
dent Of the United States are entitled
wearing APPAREL articles OF personal adornment;
use and necessary and appropriate for the wear
and use OF such persons and their present comfort
| and convenience, not intended for other persons
ninistration are divided into three classes:
First-Actual residents OF other countries.
purpose Of study restoration Of health other
Thtrd-Persons who have been abroad for two
have had during that time hxed place OF abode
Household effects Of persons or families from for
eign countries win be admitted free Of duty IL
actually used abroad by them not less IMAM one
year. and not intended for any other person or
for sale.
The law expressly forbids the Importation into
the United States OF garments made in whole or
In part OF the skins OF prohibited fur seals, and
unless the owner is able 10 establish by competent
evidence and 70 the satisfaction OF the Collector
either that the garments purchased prior to
December %. 1897 or that the animal from which
the skin taken captured elsewhere than
in prohibited waters entry will not be allowed.
Residents who desire to take sealskin garments
abroad may have the same registered with the
collector.
In explanation OF what, II any limitations were
meant to be given to the word ARTICLES" used
in the paragraph relating to the 500 exemptions. 1t
was said at the department that limitations
were intended except noted in the circular.