Do airlines still hand out customs forms?

Do I need to fill out a customs form for USA?

Yes, you should go to a post office and print out a customs form (a green form is available at and will print on both sides of the paper). You can pick it up or fill it out online at that site.

The Customs form asks about the contents of the shipping container and what type of goods are inside. Are electronics subject to import taxes? Electronics are importable duty free under the EU ECT. No other countries currently maintain this tax status. However electronic products are still likely to incur import taxes. It is wise to check whether any import taxes will be applied to your electronic goods before submitting your item for shipment.

What must I declare if I export electronic goods? There are no export declarations for electronics - your responsibility and liability do not extend to these items. Can you be tracked? No, you can't be tracked because you do not need to declare anything. However if you are in a developed country (such as USA or the EU) you are likely to be subjected to customs procedures. I have been told that I need to declare my mobile phone when I enter USWhat is the correct procedure? If you plan to use a SIM card from a wireless provider, check the provider's terms and conditions. If you would like to take any advantage of the international roaming features that are often available it is important that you do declare the contents of the container on arrival. A list of common terms can be found at: However, you will be advised of any issues before you leave your goods in the USThis is because you have an obligation to inform the importer, as well as your own customs officer, of the nature of the goods that you are importing. This may lead to the need to pay import duty and/or additional value added tax. Unfortunately, you cannot be tracked but you are unlikely to go through customs without being questioned. You will be sent to a border control post where you will be served with a notice asking you to declare your goods. After checking this you can be asked to pay a fee. Customs officers can be fairly persistent so ask for someone senior to help. If you can show them that the goods are to be exported then you should be cleared to leave.

Do airlines still hand out customs forms?

How ?

Are they no longer required? First of all, it is an airline ticket not a travel document. And you will need to check your destination for the proper documentation. The international arrivals' arrival card states what must be presented for entry.

The United States and Canada use an ITAK system with electronic documents attached to the itinerary (iTAG). There is a computer system that reads and compares the documents for immigration purposes. If it finds something amiss (ie wrong name, missed visa), then you will be given a paper document to fill out as a replacement. However, this process does not apply to US visitors. There you simply pay a duty tax and the papers are taken from you.

Yes, an airlines passenger should bring along any required documentation (for foreign countries) which is in the passport, visa, permit or other relevant documentation. When passing through customs, the passenger will present this and any other valid forms of ID at the border to determine if any other items are required to be cleared by the border officers. If the passenger has any additional items, such as gifts/luggage, they would be cleared after entering the country. Airline passengers should look for the passenger requirements at the airport they will be departing from.