Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Customs Regulations
Goods brought into the US in greater quantity than the duty free customs allowances are
subject to taxes and tariffs and must be declared at customs.
Cigarettes
Each person over 18 can bring 200 cigarettes duty free into Puerto Rico or the
US.
Currency
US law permits you to bring in or take out as much as $10,000 in US or foreign
currency, traveler's checks or letters of credit without formality.
Gifts
US citizens are allowed to import, duty free, $400 worth of gifts from abroad, while
non-US citizens are allowed to bring in $100 worth.
Liquor
Each person over the age of 21 can bring 1L of liquor, duty free, into Puerto Rico
or the US.
Plants
Declare any plants, fruits or vegetables at the airport. The US department of agri-
culture restricts many island plants.
Electricity
