Plan Your Return Before You Go
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Plan Your Return Before You Go
Summary:
Excitement about a vacation often leads people to overlook planning their return. This process can be as demanding as planning the trip itself. It’s wise to consider your return before you even leave. Here are some helpful tips to ensure a smooth return journey.
Return Transportation:
Ensure you confirm your return reservation at least twice, doing so no later than 72 hours before departure. Whenever possible, get a written confirmation. If you confirm by phone, note the time, date, and name of the agent you spoke with. Without your name on the reservation list, you risk being stranded.
Departure Tax:
Many countries impose a departure tax, which can be up to $50. Check with the airline or travel agent in advance about this fee. Make sure to reserve enough funds at the end of your trip to cover this cost.
Immigration and Customs:
If your trip required a passport, keep it handy for Immigration and Customs. Also, have any additional documents ready, such as an International Certificate of Vaccination, a medical letter, or a Customs certificate of registration. Keep your receipts accessible to support your customs declaration. When returning to the U.S. by car from Mexico or Canada, have your vehicle registration certificate available. Pack your baggage to facilitate inspection, ideally separating items acquired abroad.
Items acquired overseas and brought back are typically subject to duty and Internal Revenue tax. U.S. Customs currently allows citizens a $400 duty-free exemption if they have been outside the U.S. for at least 48 hours and haven’t used the exemption within the previous 30 days. The next $1,000 worth of items for personal use or gifts are subject to a flat 10% duty. (Your duty-free exemption may include 100 cigars, 200 cigarettes, and one liter of alcohol.) Verify the latest information, as regulations change periodically.
Certain destinations offer a higher duty-free exemption: 24 countries and dependencies in the Caribbean and Central America provide a $600 exemption, while U.S. insular possessions like the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Guam offer a $1,200 exemption.
Always declare everything you purchased or received as gifts overseas. If selected for baggage inspection upon arrival, cooperate fully with Customs agents. Provided you have nothing to hide, it should be a brief process. Failure to declare items can result in heavy penalties.
Plan Ahead:
Taking time to plan your return can save both time and money.
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