🇺🇸 Moving to United States
US Returning Resident exemption (USC § 9802.00.10) applies to personal-effects owned + used abroad 1+ year. CBP requires written declaration on Form 6059B; PRA importer's Affidavit (3299) for unaccompanied baggage.
Transfer of Residence rules
- Residency required
- 12+ months abroad
- Exemption value (USD)
- $1500
- Original receipt required
- No
- Used-vs-new line
- personal-effects must be owned + used 1+ year
Last verified 2026-04-28.