To study abroad, it is necessary to go through customs. What should you do if you are found to have prohibited items when going through customs while studying abroad? Don’t worry, here are some tips for you.

Recently, there has been a terrorist attack that was strangled in the cradle. Everyone must be wondering which country's police are so powerful and can solve such a terrifying problem without any effort. It is reported that four suspects hid explosive devices in Barbie dolls and meat grinders in an attempt to detonate a flight taking off from Sydney, Australia. However, this terrorist incident ended due to the ulterior reason of "the luggage was returned as overweight", leaving all passengers on the plane alive.

While people are thankful, they can’t help but sigh that these gangsters lack common sense. Whether you are going to a country to study or travel, you need to make adequate preparations, especially knowing which items are prohibited in this country and cannot be brought into the country. Next, I will use studying in the United States as an example to explain to you what is prohibited by U.S. customs. What are the main items that are restricted from entry?

1. Food

Food is the most common for international students and tourists, but it is also the easiest to be infected. We shouldn’t take some of our favorite foods with us wherever we go, let alone to the United States. However, U.S. Customs is very strict on food inspections. Especially when overseas Chinese return to the United States with New Year's goods, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection will increase the intensity of luggage inspections of Chinese passengers, and the fines will increase accordingly. It is reported that a friend was once fined US$300 for a pack of braised duck tongue... Come and follow me to see what food is a minefield

1. Meat

Meat products bear the brunt. Except for canned meats with clear English ingredients and origin descriptions, other meats are not allowed to be brought in. Those homemade cured meats and sausages that make people drool are impossible to check and therefore cannot enter the United States. Please do not bring them to avoid waste.

2. Eggs: No matter whether they are raw or cooked, they are prohibited.

3. Fruits, vegetables, plants, plant seeds and soil

Please remember to declare if you want to bring them, otherwise they will be confiscated. However, fruits and vegetables with Canadian origin trademarks can generally be entered. , those who are not of Canadian origin are generally not allowed to enter the country.

Aoji study abroad experts remind: Please do not bring all kinds of fruits, raw peanuts, raw melon seeds and other seed foods into the country

2. Medicines

U.S. Customs prohibits bringing in food containing Heroin, cocaine, marijuana, LSD (a strong hallucinogen) and other narcotic psychotropic drugs, tranquilizers, sleeping pills, stimulants, antidepressants, anti-epileptic drugs and some drugs that are easily abused by criminals, such as flunitrazep Drugs such as Panan (also known as: Romidex, a hallucinogenic drug), GHB, a hallucinogenic drug, Fen-Phen (a weight-loss drug) and other drugs are also prohibited from entering the country. Importing by mail or in person counterfeit prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and medical devices, including non-traditional therapeutic drugs or devices used to treat cancer, HIV, arthritis or multiple sclerosis. Do not put drugs in your suitcase that are not allowed by the FDA. Of course, the regulations may differ in each state in the United States.

3. Currency and gold products

International students from wealthy families should strictly abide by the currency limit of US$10,000. Any excess must be declared. Gold coins, medals and gold bars can be brought into the country, but the source Gold products or currency from or from Cuba, Iran, Myanmar and Sudan are prohibited from entry, please know!

4. Items that violate intellectual property rights and registered trademarks

Various types of counterfeit clothing Do not carry packaged items such as bags, bags, toys, artwork, books, software and audio-visual products, pirated foreign CDs (from movie records to computer installation disks). Generally speaking, if it is a small amount, it may be confiscated. If the amount is large, it will be suspected of trafficking, and you may be fined or imprisoned.

5. Fish and Wildlife

Wild birds, wild mammals, marine mammals, reptiles, crustaceans, fish, molluscs and invertebrates, and Products made from the above-mentioned animal leather, tusks, bones, feathers, and eggs, as well as all gorgeous animal products, clothing and jewelry, are not allowed.

6. Pets

A dog (dog) with a rabies vaccination certificate can travel across the ocean, but some flights or entry states will require a health certificate to prove that they have no other symptoms. Diseases that are contagious to humans. Meow cats (cats) must undergo customs epidemic prevention inspection at the port of entry when entering the country. Rabies vaccination is not required for entry, but some states will require it. Aoji American study abroad experts recommend that you check with the health department of the state where you are entering before entering the country. Specific requirements for bringing cats and dogs into the country.

Bird pets (except endangered species) must live continuously outside the United States for more than one year. Each person is limited to bringing two into the country per year, and an import license issued by CITES and WBCA must be attached when entering. Other types of pets, such as: turtles are allowed but the size cannot be larger than 4 inches, and the total number cannot exceed 6 (including turtle eggs); rabbits, hamsters, and guinea pigs are allowed; reptiles, invertebrates, civets, and African rodents All are prohibited (except for scientific research, education and display); snails are prohibited.

7. Clothing

Usually there is no limit on the clothes you buy for yourself, but if it exceeds the personal tax exemption range, the excess part must be taxed. However, Aoji American experts remind you not to buy too many clothes, as it can easily arouse unnecessary suspicion!

8. Antiques, firearms, game animals, and biological products

The above items must be carried by the country of departure. Documents such as export license issued.

Although there are not too many things that are prohibited by U.S. Customs, international students or tourists should try not to bring strange things. If you must bring non-daily items, please check with the FDA first to avoid unnecessary troubles and losses.