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Travel Publications
Publications that provide detailed information on entry of international mail, visiting the United States, the private flyer program and more.

- ATA Carnet
Explains the use of an ATA Carnet, which allows duty-free passage for certain goods across international borders (useful for business travelers).
ATA Carnet - doc versiondoc - 31 KB.
arrowCurrency Reporting Flyer
Publication # 0000-0503. Describes Customs requirements for bringing in or taking currency out of U.S. in any form. Available in different languages.
- Declaration de Devises
Publication # 0000-503 -D

To order a copy of this publication, please use the "Ordering Publications" left button.
- GSP and the Traveler
Bringing in Articles from Developing Countries
GSP and the Traveler - doc versiondoc - 48 KB.
- Guide for Private Flyersfeatured see also
- 03/26/2008

The CBP Private Flyers Guide has been completely revised to include new information about current CBP policies, regulations, documentary requirements, and ports of entry. The guide now includes extensive links to different sections within the document, samples of forms, and internet links, which make it more user-friendly.

For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov
Guide for Private Flyers - pdf versionpdf - 4,715 KB.
- Know Before You Go: Regulations for International Travel by U.S. Residentsfeatured see also
- 06/08/2009

For Accessibility Information: OPA508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov
Know Before You Go: Regulations for International Travel by U.S. Residents - pdf versionpdf - 469 KB.
- Know Before You Go: Regulations for International Travel by U.S. Residents  en espanol
- 02/03/2012

For Accessibility Information: OPA508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov
Know Before You Go: Regulations for International Travel by U.S. Residents  - pdf versionpdf - 56,148 KB.
- Moving Household Goods to the U.S.
Publication # 0000-0518
Covers importing household goods and personal effects for returning U.S. Residents, government and military employees, part-time residents, and first-time immigrants
Moving Household Goods to the U.S. - doc versiondoc - 98 KB.
- Pets and Wildlife
- 06/03/2009

Publication # 0000-0509
Read about requirements of Customs, Public Health Service, APHIS, and Fish & Wildlife Service to bring pets or wildlife into the U.S.

For Accessibility Information: OFO508CONTACT@cbp.dhs.gov
Pets and Wildlife - pdf versionpdf - 46 KB.
- Securing America's Borders - The CBP Screening Process
- 10/01/2009

Describes the CBP inspection process.
Securing America's Borders - The CBP Screening Process - pdf versionpdf - 147 KB.
- Welcome to the United States
Publication # 0000-0146

- 04/12/2011

A guide for international visitors.
Welcome to the United States - pdf versionpdf - 1,813 KB.
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 Know Before You Go: Regulations for International Travel by U.S. Residents
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