Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(particularly cholera or yellow fever),
inoculations or vaccinations are not
required for entry into the United States.
CUSTOMS
WHAT YOU CAN BRING
INTO THE U.S.
Every visitor over 21 years of age may
bring in, free of duty, the following: (1) 1
liter of wine or hard liquor; (2) 200 ciga-
rettes, 100 cigars (but not from Cuba), or
3 pounds of smoking tobacco; and (3)
$100 worth of gifts. These exemptions
are offered to travelers who spend at least
72 hours in the United States and who
have not claimed them within the preced-
ing 6 months. It is forbidden to bring
into the country almost any meat prod-
ucts (including canned, fresh, and dried
meat products such as bouillon, soup
mixes, and the like). Generally, condi-
ments including vinegars, oils, spices, cof-
fee, tea, and some cheeses and baked
goods are permitted. Avoid products
made from rice, which can often harbor
insects. Bringing fruits and vegetables is
not advised, though not prohibited. Cus-
toms will allow produce depending on
where you got it and where you're going
after you arrive in the U.S. International
tourists may carry in or out up to
$10,000 in U.S. or foreign currency with
no formalities; larger sums must be
declared to U.S. Customs on entering or
leaving, which includes filing form CM
4790. For details regarding U.S. Customs
and Border Protection, consult your near-
est U.S. embassy or consulate, or
U.S.
Customs
(www.customs.ustreas.gov).
WHAT YOU CAN TAKE
HOME FROM BOSTON
Canadian Citizens:
For a clear summary
of Canadian rules, write for the booklet
I
Declare,
issued by the
Canada Border
Services Agency
(
&
800/461-9999 in
Canada, or 204/983-3500; www.cbsa-
asfc.gc.ca).
U.K. Citizens:
For information, con-
tact
HM Customs & Excise
(
&
0845/
010-9000,
or 020/8929-0152 from out-
side the U.K.; www.hmce.gov.uk).
Australian Citizens:
A helpful
brochure available from Australian con-
sulates or Customs offices is
Know Before
You Go.
For more information, consult the
Australian Customs Service
(
&
1300/
363-263;
www.customs.gov.au).
New Zealand Citizens:
Most ques-
tions are answered in a free pamphlet
available at New Zealand consulates and
Customs offices:
New Zealand Customs
Guide for Travellers, Notice no. 4.
For
more information, contact
New Zealand
Customs,
The Customhouse, 17-21
Whitmore St., Box 2218, Wellington
(
&
04/473-6099
or 0800/428-786;
www.customs.govt.nz).
Boston's Average Temperatures & Rainfall
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
June
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Temp. (°F)
30
31
38
49
59
68
74
72
65
55
45
34
Temp. (°C)
-1
-1
3
9
15
20
23
22
18
13
7
1
Rainfall (in.)
3.8
3.5
4.0
3.7
3.4
3.0
2.8
3.6
3.3
3.3
4.4
4.2
3 When to Go
Boston attracts throngs of visitors year-
round. Between April and November, the
city sees hardly any slow times. Make
reservations as early as possible if you
plan to visit during traditionally busy
periods.
The periods around college graduation
(May and early June) and major citywide
events (see “Boston Calendar of Events”
below) are especially busy. Spring and
fall are popular times for conventions.
