enter the United States either free of duty or at a reduced

duty rate. Check with Customs.

The U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreement was implemented on

January 1, 1989. U.S. returning residents arriving directly or

indirectly from Canada are eligible for free or reduced duty

rates as applicable, on goods originating in Canada as defined

in the Agreement.

Personal belongings of United States origin are entitled

to entry free of duty. Personal belongings taken abroad, such

as worn clothing, etc., may be sent home by mail before you

return and receive free entry provided they have not been

altered or repaired while abroad. These packages should be

marked "American Goods Returned." When a claim of United States

origin is made, marking on the article to so indicate

facilitates customs processing.

Foreign-made personal articles taken abroad are dutiable

each time they are brought into our country unless you have

acceptable proof of prior possession. Documents which fully

describe the article, such as a bill of sale, insurance policy,

jeweler's appraisal, or receipt for purchase, may be considered

reasonable proof of prior possession.

Items such as watches, cameras, tape recorders, or other

articles which may be readily identified by serial number or

permanently affixed markings, may be taken to the Customs

office nearest you and registered before your departure. The

Certificate of Registration provided will expedite free entry

of these items when you return. Keep the certificate as it is