Do I have to declare driver and crew border-shop bundle at United States customs?

Only above the allowance. Up to 150 milliliters of driver and crew border-shop bundle there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.

What happens if I do not declare driver and crew border-shop bundle in United States?

Under 19 CFR 148.102, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under 19 CFR 148.18, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed. Under 19 U.S.C. 1497: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed.

Do duty-free purchases count toward the United States allowance for driver and crew border-shop bundle?

Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.

Can I post or ship driver and crew border-shop bundle to United States instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take driver and crew border-shop bundle out of United States?

United States publishes no separate rule for taking driver and crew border-shop bundle out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the United States limit for driver and crew border-shop bundle apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection states it in 19 CFR 148.64 Administrative exemption. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “The exemption shall be allowed only when the aggregate fair retail value of all articles not otherwise entitled to an exemption does not exceed $200.”

How does United States compare with other countries on driver and crew border-shop bundle?

Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit driver and crew border-shop bundle, 8 limit it and 11 let it through. United States is among the more permissive.

How much Driver and crew border-shop bundle can I bring into United States?

Restricted

You can bring Driver and crew border-shop bundle into United States only within the stated limits.

Cabin baggage —

Checked baggage —

Declaration Above allowance

Limit 200 USD

What you need to know

150 milliliter (5.07 fl oz)
Value cap: 200 USD
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

19 CFR 148.64 Administrative exemption U.S. Customs and Border Protection (eCFR)

Questions about Driver and crew border-shop bundle in United States

How much driver and crew border-shop bundle can I bring into United States?: United States allows 150 milliliters of driver and crew border-shop bundle per traveller. Above that the goods are treated as an import and duty becomes payable. The allowance is capped at 200 USD in total value. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare driver and crew border-shop bundle at United States customs?: Only above the allowance. Up to 150 milliliters of driver and crew border-shop bundle there is nothing to declare; beyond it you take the goods through the red channel and pay the duty.
What happens if I do not declare driver and crew border-shop bundle in United States?: Under 19 CFR 148.102, if you declare the excess yourself: a flat-rate charge is applied to the excess; the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under 19 CFR 148.18, if the goods are found without being declared: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed. Under 19 U.S.C. 1497: the goods are confiscated; an administrative fine is imposed.
Do duty-free purchases count toward the United States allowance for driver and crew border-shop bundle?: Yes. What you buy in an arrival duty-free shop comes out of the same allowance, so the shop does not add to what you may already be carrying.
Can I post or ship driver and crew border-shop bundle to United States instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take driver and crew border-shop bundle out of United States?: United States publishes no separate rule for taking driver and crew border-shop bundle out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the United States limit for driver and crew border-shop bundle apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: U.S. Customs and Border Protection states it in 19 CFR 148.64 Administrative exemption. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19. The sentence it rests on reads: “The exemption shall be allowed only when the aggregate fair retail value of all articles not otherwise entitled to an exemption does not exceed $200.”
How does United States compare with other countries on driver and crew border-shop bundle?: Of the 19 countries covered here, 0 prohibit driver and crew border-shop bundle, 8 limit it and 11 let it through. United States is among the more permissive.

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