Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 148.44 — Gifts
19 C.F.R. § 148.44
(a) Exemption. An arriving nonresident who intends to remain in the United States for not less than 72 hours is entitled to claim as free of duty and internal revenue tax under subheading 9804.00.30 and Chapter 98, U.S. Note 3, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (19 U.S.C. 1202), articles not over $100 in aggregate value (not including alcoholic beverages and cigarettes, but including not more than 100 cigars) which accompany him and are to be disposed of by him as bona fide gifts. See § 148.43(b) for limitations on cigars under this exemption.
(b) Frequency of allowance. The exemption for gifts may be allowed only if the nonresident has not claimed the exemption within the immediately preceding 6 months.
Authorizing Statute
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Harmonized Tariff Schedule19 U.S.C. § 1202
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Administrative exemptions19 U.S.C. § 1321
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Rules and forms prescribed by Secretary19 U.S.C. § 66
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Infringing importation or exportation of copies or phonorecords17 U.S.C. § 602
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Merchandise bearing American trade-mark19 U.S.C. § 1526
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Inspections and preclearance in foreign countries19 U.S.C. § 1629
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“International organization” defined; authority of President22 U.S.C. § 288