Duty exemption for non-resident aliens [closed]
I would like to bring food (i.e. milk chocolate, cookies, ...) back from my home country (France) into the US. I don't go home often, so I'd like to bring back about $200 worth of food items. I am currently a PhD student holding an F1 visa.
As the Customs and Border protection puts it:
Whether or not you are eligible for an exemption and what it will be depends on your residency status, the country you are coming from, how long you were there, what you purchased or received, the country the goods were made in, and the price paid for the goods. source
There seems to be general rules for US citizens, however:
Exemptions
Depending on the countries you have visited, your personal exemption will be $200, $800, or $1,600. source
I cannot find similar guidelines for non-resident aliens, however. I did find this:
If you are a nonresident visiting the U.S. with gifts, your personal belongings, or goods for resale, there is a possibility you will not have to pay duty. For instance, if you are visiting the U.S. for 72 hours or more you are allowed to bring up to $100 worth of goods duty-free. source
I am not sure, however, whether this depends on anything like one's visa status, or the length of one's stay beyond 72 hours, and so on.
How much can I bring back duty-free from my home country as an F1-visa holder (PhD student)?
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Do nonresident aliens get a personal exemption?
Personal Exemptions and Exemptions for Dependents \u2013 Non-Resident Aliens. Generally, if you are a nonresident alien engaged in a trade or business in the United States, you can claim only one personal exemption.Do non-resident aliens have to report foreign income?
Taxation of Nonresident Alien Income Nonresident aliens are required to pay income tax only on income that is earned in the U.S. or earned from a U.S. source. 2\ufeff They do not have to pay tax on foreign-earned income.What Is Closer Connection Exception Statement for aliens?
Form 8840 Closer Connection Exception Statement for Aliens is used to claim the closer connection to a foreign country(ies) exception to the substantial presence test. Note. You must have selected to file Form 1040-NR U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return in order to access Form 8840.Is non-resident alien subject to tax?
You must file Form 1040-NR, U.S. Nonresident Alien Income Tax Return only if you have income that is subject to tax, such as wages, tips, scholarship and fellowship grants, dividends, etc. Refer to Foreign Students and Scholars for more information.IRS FORM 8233: Non Resident Alien - EXEMPTIONS
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