Duty on gift when travelling to the U.S.

[Sophon]

Maybe a Thailand centric forum isn't the best place to ask this question, but who knows someone might just know the answer.

 

My father will be visiting his sister in Las Vegas in May, and he would like to bring a gold bracelet as a gift for her. The bracelet belonged to my mother who died last year, and we have little idea about the current value but it is probably in the 1,000 - 2,000 USD region. I know that the personal duty free allowance for gifts is only 100 USD, but does anyone know what the duty rate is for gold jewellery for the amount in excess of those 100 USD? The CBP webpage mentions a general duty rate of 3%, but will that also apply for a gold bracelet?

 

Any info or links to information is much appreciated.

 

Sophon

[craigt3365]

Have him wear it.  No questions asked that way.

[Langsuan Man]

Trust me, if questioned the Customs agent will be able to see that it is not new, you only pay duty on new items purchased abroad

 

These agents see this stuff every day and know the difference between newly purchased and heirloom jewelry