A brief explanation of foreign customs. This article is part of "A Basic Guide to Exporting", provided by the U.S. Commercial Service, to assist companies in exporting.
Last Published: 10/20/2016
Because foreign customs regulations vary by country, you are advised to learn in advance the regulations that apply to each country you plan to visit. If allowances for cigarettes, liquor, currency, and certain other items are not taken into account, those items can be impounded at national borders.