I want bring my desktop pc to the US, will the customs pass it? [duplicate]

I'm traveling to the US from Malaysia and I will be bringing my computer desktop and monitor. Will I face any issues with US customs?

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Best Answer

Generally speaking, you will not have any problems.

However please note that software piracy is a serious offense in the US and if you are suspected of carrying pirated software, your hard drive may be confiscated.

Please make sure you place your desktop and monitor in your checked-in luggage; because if you bring it with you in your carry-on - according to new rules, you'll be asked to turn it on at the security checkpoint. If you cannot turn it on, it will be confiscated.

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Can I bring my desktop to USA?

The TSA doesn't have a problem with your PC. So in terms of security screening, there is nothing to stop you from packing a desktop computer case in either carry-on baggage or checked baggage.

Can I bring my desktop computer as a carry-on?

Please remove the computer from your carry-on bag and place it in a separate bin for X-ray screening.

Can you bring a computer across the border?

Do you regularly travel to the U.S. on business? If you take confidential information of any kind with you, take heed: US policy allows offers of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to search and confiscate computers, phones, personal digital assistants, cameras, digital music players and other data-storing devices.

How do I ship my desktop computer overseas?

Place your carefully wrapped PC inside the box on top of the cushion. Seal your components like your mouse and keyboard in bags filled with styrofoam and place inside the box. Fill the gaps around the tower with styrofoam and packing paper to the point of immobilization. The less movement the better for fragile goods.

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