How much should I expect to pay to declare goods I'm carrying, during check-in

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I learned that if I'm carrying valuable goods in my checked baggage I should declare it to the airline, but I will have to pay for it.

How much should I expect to pay?

I'm traveling international with Qantas and carrying many electronic devices (video game consoles, tablets, cellphones) inside one of my baggage. It shouldn't be worth more than USD 1500 but this is much more they would pay in case the baggage is lost.






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How much should I declare on customs?

There is no limit to the amount of money that can be brought across the U.S. border, but if you have more than $10,000 you must report it to the CBP on your declaration form [source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection].

Would you always declare everything at customs?

While each traveler has an aforementioned duty exemption, you still are required to declare anything you bought while abroad \u2014 whether it's stationery, artwork, gifts, or even clothes you brought from home and had altered in a foreign country.

How much do you have to declare at customs UK?

You must declare cash of \xa310,000 or more to UK customs if you're carrying it between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and a country outside the UK. If you're travelling as a family or group with more than \xa310,000 in total (even if individuals are carrying less than that) you still need to make a declaration.

What items should be declared?

Most countries require travellers to complete a customs declaration form when bringing notified goods (alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, animals, fresh food, plant material, seeds, soils, meats, and animal products) across international borders.



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