frediver Posted November 30, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 30, 2011 When, or do we go thru customs on our return? We do stop in Vancouver, I am wondering about duties for shipboard purchases? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted November 30, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 30, 2011 You will fill out a customs declaration at departure and go through customs in San Francisco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted November 30, 2011 #3 Share Posted November 30, 2011 When you disembark in SF, you will get your luggage and go thru customs. Limits are the same as for other travel outside the US. I believe it is $800 per person which may include up to 1 liter of alcohol and 200 cigarettes for each adult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted November 30, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 30, 2011 When, or do we go thru customs on our return? We do stop in Vancouver, I am wondering about duties for shipboard purchases? Remember... shipboard purchases are duty-free! And, btw, you'll be stopping in Victoria, not Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfo2008 Posted December 1, 2011 #5 Share Posted December 1, 2011 Remember... shipboard purchases are duty-free! And, btw, you'll be stopping in Victoria, not Vancouver. Um, duty free meaning that you aren't paying the taxes a "native" buying/consuming in country would. You still need to declare and respect the limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janina Posted December 1, 2011 #6 Share Posted December 1, 2011 You will definately still go thru customs in SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frediver Posted December 1, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted December 1, 2011 OK got that, Customs in SF. Now about the duty free ship purchases, how does that affect alcohol or not? Is the limit still 1 liter per adult? In the past I have really saved myself some money with ship purchases and purchased items that were difficult to source in the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senior lady Posted December 1, 2011 #8 Share Posted December 1, 2011 DUTY FREE........... just means that your not payin the extra taxes on the products. You still have to declare them when you get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted December 2, 2011 #9 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Now about the duty free ship purchases, how does that affect alcohol or not? Is the limit still 1 liter per adult? In the past I have really saved myself some money with ship purchases and purchased items that were difficult to source in the USA. From the government booklet "Know Before You Go' http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/kbyg_regulations.ctt/kbyg_regulations.pdf What You Must Declare • Items you bought in duty-free shops, on the ship, or on the plane. Alcoholic Beverages One liter (33.8 fl. oz.) of alcoholic beverages may be included in your exemption if: • You are 21 years old. • It is for your own use or as a gift.• It does not violate the laws of the state in which you arrive. Federal regulations allow you to bring back more thanone liter of alcoholic beverage for personal use, but,as with extra tobacco, you will have to pay duty and Internal Revenue Service tax. Food Products (Prepared) You may bring bakery items and certain cheeses into the United States. The APHIS Web site features a TravelersTips section and Game and Hunting Trophies sectionthat offers extensive information about bringing foodand other products into the U.S. Many prepared foodsare admissible. However, bush meat made from Africanwildlife and almost anything containing meat products,such as bouillon, soup mixes, etc., is not admissible.As a general rule, condiments, vinegars, oils, packagedspices, honey, coffee and tea are admissible. Becauserice can often harbor insects, it is best to avoid bringing it into the United States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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