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Can I bring boxes of green slimming coffee to my relatives in the USA?
Around 200 boxes of green coffee each containing 7 sachets. They are BFAD approved in the Philippines and in Dubai.
This is Lean 'n Green brand slimming coffee. The product page shows these ingredients:
Green Coffee Bean, Garcinia Cambogia, Psyllium Husk, L Carnitine, Green Tea, Marine Collagen, Coffee, Non Fat Creamer, Stevia.
Each box sells online for 630 piso. All 200 is 126,000 piso or approximately 2,300 USD.
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Can I bring boxes of green slimming coffee to my relatives in the USA?
Around 200 boxes of green coffee each containing 7 sachets. They are BFAD approved in the Philippines and in Dubai.
This is Lean 'n Green brand slimming coffee. The product page shows these ingredients:
Green Coffee Bean, Garcinia Cambogia, Psyllium Husk, L Carnitine, Green Tea, Marine Collagen, Coffee, Non Fat Creamer, Stevia.
Each box sells online for 630 piso. All 200 is 126,000 piso or approximately 2,300 USD.
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In that quantity? You'll probably need to pay import fees since you can hardly argue personal use.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Aug 28 at 5:41
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@RoddyoftheFrozenPeas thats only 1400 cups of coffee. If we assume 12 cups in the common American coffee pot and that most coffee drinkers suck down a pot a day that is a little over a 4 month supply. By quantity that does not seem like a lot. By cost it is, that product size retails for 630 piso. 200 of them is 126,000 piso which is approximately 2300 USD.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 12:56
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Depending on the products, both value and quantity matter to Customs. Americans seem to drink 75 liters of beer per year. Try bringing 25 liters (4 months) of beer at once...
– dda
Aug 28 at 13:47
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@freiheit An entire pot?? Some people might drink that much but in no way is that "most coffee drinkers"
– Azor Ahai
Aug 28 at 14:39
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I'm going to remember this ingredient list next time someone is confused about how a beverage could fail to be vegetarian or vegan. Not sure how collagen is "slimming"
– Todd Wilcox
Aug 28 at 16:34
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Can I bring boxes of green slimming coffee to my relatives in the USA?
Around 200 boxes of green coffee each containing 7 sachets. They are BFAD approved in the Philippines and in Dubai.
This is Lean 'n Green brand slimming coffee. The product page shows these ingredients:
Green Coffee Bean, Garcinia Cambogia, Psyllium Husk, L Carnitine, Green Tea, Marine Collagen, Coffee, Non Fat Creamer, Stevia.
Each box sells online for 630 piso. All 200 is 126,000 piso or approximately 2,300 USD.
customs-and-immigration food-and-drink import-taxes
edited Aug 28 at 17:31
WoJ
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asked Aug 28 at 5:12
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Can I bring boxes of green slimming coffee to my relatives in the USA?
Around 200 boxes of green coffee each containing 7 sachets. They are BFAD approved in the Philippines and in Dubai.
This is Lean 'n Green brand slimming coffee. The product page shows these ingredients:
Green Coffee Bean, Garcinia Cambogia, Psyllium Husk, L Carnitine, Green Tea, Marine Collagen, Coffee, Non Fat Creamer, Stevia.
Each box sells online for 630 piso. All 200 is 126,000 piso or approximately 2,300 USD.
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edited Aug 28 at 17:31
WoJ
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asked Aug 28 at 5:12
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edited Aug 28 at 17:31
WoJ
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In that quantity? You'll probably need to pay import fees since you can hardly argue personal use.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Aug 28 at 5:41
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@RoddyoftheFrozenPeas thats only 1400 cups of coffee. If we assume 12 cups in the common American coffee pot and that most coffee drinkers suck down a pot a day that is a little over a 4 month supply. By quantity that does not seem like a lot. By cost it is, that product size retails for 630 piso. 200 of them is 126,000 piso which is approximately 2300 USD.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 12:56
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Depending on the products, both value and quantity matter to Customs. Americans seem to drink 75 liters of beer per year. Try bringing 25 liters (4 months) of beer at once...
– dda
Aug 28 at 13:47
16
@freiheit An entire pot?? Some people might drink that much but in no way is that "most coffee drinkers"
– Azor Ahai
Aug 28 at 14:39
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I'm going to remember this ingredient list next time someone is confused about how a beverage could fail to be vegetarian or vegan. Not sure how collagen is "slimming"
– Todd Wilcox
Aug 28 at 16:34
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In that quantity? You'll probably need to pay import fees since you can hardly argue personal use.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Aug 28 at 5:41
5
@RoddyoftheFrozenPeas thats only 1400 cups of coffee. If we assume 12 cups in the common American coffee pot and that most coffee drinkers suck down a pot a day that is a little over a 4 month supply. By quantity that does not seem like a lot. By cost it is, that product size retails for 630 piso. 200 of them is 126,000 piso which is approximately 2300 USD.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 12:56
12
Depending on the products, both value and quantity matter to Customs. Americans seem to drink 75 liters of beer per year. Try bringing 25 liters (4 months) of beer at once...
– dda
Aug 28 at 13:47
16
@freiheit An entire pot?? Some people might drink that much but in no way is that "most coffee drinkers"
– Azor Ahai
Aug 28 at 14:39
10
I'm going to remember this ingredient list next time someone is confused about how a beverage could fail to be vegetarian or vegan. Not sure how collagen is "slimming"
– Todd Wilcox
Aug 28 at 16:34
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In that quantity? You'll probably need to pay import fees since you can hardly argue personal use.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Aug 28 at 5:41
In that quantity? You'll probably need to pay import fees since you can hardly argue personal use.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Aug 28 at 5:41
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5
@RoddyoftheFrozenPeas thats only 1400 cups of coffee. If we assume 12 cups in the common American coffee pot and that most coffee drinkers suck down a pot a day that is a little over a 4 month supply. By quantity that does not seem like a lot. By cost it is, that product size retails for 630 piso. 200 of them is 126,000 piso which is approximately 2300 USD.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 12:56
@RoddyoftheFrozenPeas thats only 1400 cups of coffee. If we assume 12 cups in the common American coffee pot and that most coffee drinkers suck down a pot a day that is a little over a 4 month supply. By quantity that does not seem like a lot. By cost it is, that product size retails for 630 piso. 200 of them is 126,000 piso which is approximately 2300 USD.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 12:56
12
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Depending on the products, both value and quantity matter to Customs. Americans seem to drink 75 liters of beer per year. Try bringing 25 liters (4 months) of beer at once...
– dda
Aug 28 at 13:47
Depending on the products, both value and quantity matter to Customs. Americans seem to drink 75 liters of beer per year. Try bringing 25 liters (4 months) of beer at once...
– dda
Aug 28 at 13:47
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@freiheit An entire pot?? Some people might drink that much but in no way is that "most coffee drinkers"
– Azor Ahai
Aug 28 at 14:39
@freiheit An entire pot?? Some people might drink that much but in no way is that "most coffee drinkers"
– Azor Ahai
Aug 28 at 14:39
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I'm going to remember this ingredient list next time someone is confused about how a beverage could fail to be vegetarian or vegan. Not sure how collagen is "slimming"
– Todd Wilcox
Aug 28 at 16:34
I'm going to remember this ingredient list next time someone is confused about how a beverage could fail to be vegetarian or vegan. Not sure how collagen is "slimming"
– Todd Wilcox
Aug 28 at 16:34
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The absolute maximum personal exemption for US customs is 1600 USD, per comments you're likely at the $800 level coming from the Philipines. The value of your coffee appears to exceed both levels. You'll need to declare it regardless of value. You will also probably have to pay duty on it as the value of 200 boxes appears to exceed even the maximum limit.
It is also a food product. Since it is commercially packaged it appears to be generally allowed per these rules.
Finally, the product ingredients do not appear to include anything that is banned or regulated in the US.
answered Aug 28 at 13:05
Freiheit
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The page you link as "these rules" links to Bringing food into the U.S., and that page implies that there is a distinction between "commercial" and "non-commercial quantities". It's inconceivable that 200 boxes of anything would be treated as "non-commercial", so we're in a whole 'nother ball game.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 14:38
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It should be noted that US important duties are either zero or very low on most items. It's possible that OP would end up paying less than $200 for the imports. Paying duty on something is not the end of the world :)
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 28 at 15:15
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If you're coming from the Philippines, it looks like the exemption is $800. The coffee duties on the remaining ~$1500 are in Chapter 9 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
– Charles
Aug 28 at 18:14
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$1,600 or $800 (or $200) is the exemption for US residents bringing items home. For nonresidents bringing gifts, it's $100, and duty would apply at whatever the appropriate rate is based on the product type and country of origin. However, in this case, you'd have a hard time convincing the officers that this isn't a commercial import, and no exemption would apply. You could also face problems because it's not packaged for sale in the US (does not comply with US labeling laws, dubious health claims, etc)
– Zach Lipton
Aug 29 at 5:46
While the ingredients might be ok, the marketing as "slimming coffee" could well be disallowed in the US.
– henning
Aug 29 at 12:13
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You need to check the ingredient list very carefully. Some dieting products contain amphetamines or similar compounds that are restricted in the USA. Trying to import such products could get you in serious trouble. And even if they're legal, you will have to pay import duties on them, since 200 boxes is well above any 'personal use'.
answered Aug 28 at 7:06
Johanna
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It may be more than import duties. Bringing quantities of food beyond personal use into the UK would probably require an import license; the US may be similar.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 10:20
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I would be very careful on the ingredients. Maybe my Google Fu failed, but I tried to look for the ingredient list / nutrition facts card with no result. An English ingredients list will help customs officers a lot. I have no information whether Philippines laws require food products to print the ingredients list. Photo does not show (the "Ingredients" bullet list we can see is normally not the regulatory one you see on the back)
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩÎÂ
Aug 28 at 11:02
Dubai is very strict against drugs (I would say draconian) so it should not really contain anything like amphetamines.
– Vladimir F
Aug 28 at 11:51
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Mind how you go with this stuff. It's on the FDA's radar as unauthorized and potentially hazardous. sunstar.com.ph/article/414676. Since it appears to be illegal to sell it in the USA, I would assume customs officials would be aware of it, especially if you are importing a "commercial" quantity of it.
– alephzero
Aug 28 at 18:45
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Regardless of whether you can, don't. There is no sense in carrying questionable things in large quantities on your person when you will be going through the scrutiny of immigration and customs. Send them as a parcel by post or other shipping service where they'll be subject to minimal or no scrutiny and will not risk affecting your treatment at the border.
answered Aug 28 at 15:07
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This is a simpler solution to the problem. Ship it to your destination in the US, pay any duties owed, and avoid the wait in person. I am passingly aware of the "balikbayan" tradtion in the Philippines. A large shipment shouldn't phase a shipping agent sending from the Philippines to the USA because of that tradition.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 19:53
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This can be summarized in two words: Ship it. Maybe you should lead with that.
– Harper
Aug 28 at 22:02
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@Harper: That inverts the priority of the points in the answer. The most important point is not to put your physical safety, bodily integrity, and present and future access to entry at risk for the sake of bringing a gift, much less saving a few bucks on it. That shipping is a viable alternative is secondary; if it weren't, the answer would simply be "leave the gifts behind". US borders are scary places and nowhere to be trying unnecessary stuff.
– R..
Aug 28 at 22:30
Shipping large quantities of food into the US may require an import license (it certainly would to the UK).
– David Richerby
Aug 29 at 15:30
@DavidRicherby: For the US, if it's a gift and under the value limit it probably doesn't. But the worst that's going to happen is it getting sent back or destroyed rather than getting hauled off in handcuffs at the airport.
– R..
Aug 29 at 15:57
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The absolute maximum personal exemption for US customs is 1600 USD, per comments you're likely at the $800 level coming from the Philipines. The value of your coffee appears to exceed both levels. You'll need to declare it regardless of value. You will also probably have to pay duty on it as the value of 200 boxes appears to exceed even the maximum limit.
It is also a food product. Since it is commercially packaged it appears to be generally allowed per these rules.
Finally, the product ingredients do not appear to include anything that is banned or regulated in the US.
answered Aug 28 at 13:05
Freiheit
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The page you link as "these rules" links to Bringing food into the U.S., and that page implies that there is a distinction between "commercial" and "non-commercial quantities". It's inconceivable that 200 boxes of anything would be treated as "non-commercial", so we're in a whole 'nother ball game.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 14:38
3
It should be noted that US important duties are either zero or very low on most items. It's possible that OP would end up paying less than $200 for the imports. Paying duty on something is not the end of the world :)
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 28 at 15:15
3
If you're coming from the Philippines, it looks like the exemption is $800. The coffee duties on the remaining ~$1500 are in Chapter 9 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
– Charles
Aug 28 at 18:14
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$1,600 or $800 (or $200) is the exemption for US residents bringing items home. For nonresidents bringing gifts, it's $100, and duty would apply at whatever the appropriate rate is based on the product type and country of origin. However, in this case, you'd have a hard time convincing the officers that this isn't a commercial import, and no exemption would apply. You could also face problems because it's not packaged for sale in the US (does not comply with US labeling laws, dubious health claims, etc)
– Zach Lipton
Aug 29 at 5:46
While the ingredients might be ok, the marketing as "slimming coffee" could well be disallowed in the US.
– henning
Aug 29 at 12:13
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up vote
25
down vote
The absolute maximum personal exemption for US customs is 1600 USD, per comments you're likely at the $800 level coming from the Philipines. The value of your coffee appears to exceed both levels. You'll need to declare it regardless of value. You will also probably have to pay duty on it as the value of 200 boxes appears to exceed even the maximum limit.
It is also a food product. Since it is commercially packaged it appears to be generally allowed per these rules.
Finally, the product ingredients do not appear to include anything that is banned or regulated in the US.
answered Aug 28 at 13:05
Freiheit
371316
3
The page you link as "these rules" links to Bringing food into the U.S., and that page implies that there is a distinction between "commercial" and "non-commercial quantities". It's inconceivable that 200 boxes of anything would be treated as "non-commercial", so we're in a whole 'nother ball game.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 14:38
3
It should be noted that US important duties are either zero or very low on most items. It's possible that OP would end up paying less than $200 for the imports. Paying duty on something is not the end of the world :)
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 28 at 15:15
3
If you're coming from the Philippines, it looks like the exemption is $800. The coffee duties on the remaining ~$1500 are in Chapter 9 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
– Charles
Aug 28 at 18:14
4
$1,600 or $800 (or $200) is the exemption for US residents bringing items home. For nonresidents bringing gifts, it's $100, and duty would apply at whatever the appropriate rate is based on the product type and country of origin. However, in this case, you'd have a hard time convincing the officers that this isn't a commercial import, and no exemption would apply. You could also face problems because it's not packaged for sale in the US (does not comply with US labeling laws, dubious health claims, etc)
– Zach Lipton
Aug 29 at 5:46
While the ingredients might be ok, the marketing as "slimming coffee" could well be disallowed in the US.
– henning
Aug 29 at 12:13
add a comment |Â
up vote
25
down vote
up vote
25
down vote
The absolute maximum personal exemption for US customs is 1600 USD, per comments you're likely at the $800 level coming from the Philipines. The value of your coffee appears to exceed both levels. You'll need to declare it regardless of value. You will also probably have to pay duty on it as the value of 200 boxes appears to exceed even the maximum limit.
It is also a food product. Since it is commercially packaged it appears to be generally allowed per these rules.
Finally, the product ingredients do not appear to include anything that is banned or regulated in the US.
answered Aug 28 at 13:05
Freiheit
371316
The absolute maximum personal exemption for US customs is 1600 USD, per comments you're likely at the $800 level coming from the Philipines. The value of your coffee appears to exceed both levels. You'll need to declare it regardless of value. You will also probably have to pay duty on it as the value of 200 boxes appears to exceed even the maximum limit.
It is also a food product. Since it is commercially packaged it appears to be generally allowed per these rules.
Finally, the product ingredients do not appear to include anything that is banned or regulated in the US.
answered Aug 28 at 13:05
Freiheit
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edited Aug 28 at 18:53
answered Aug 28 at 13:05
Freiheit
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answered Aug 28 at 13:05
Freiheit
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answered Aug 28 at 13:05
Freiheit
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The page you link as "these rules" links to Bringing food into the U.S., and that page implies that there is a distinction between "commercial" and "non-commercial quantities". It's inconceivable that 200 boxes of anything would be treated as "non-commercial", so we're in a whole 'nother ball game.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 14:38
3
It should be noted that US important duties are either zero or very low on most items. It's possible that OP would end up paying less than $200 for the imports. Paying duty on something is not the end of the world :)
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 28 at 15:15
3
If you're coming from the Philippines, it looks like the exemption is $800. The coffee duties on the remaining ~$1500 are in Chapter 9 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
– Charles
Aug 28 at 18:14
4
$1,600 or $800 (or $200) is the exemption for US residents bringing items home. For nonresidents bringing gifts, it's $100, and duty would apply at whatever the appropriate rate is based on the product type and country of origin. However, in this case, you'd have a hard time convincing the officers that this isn't a commercial import, and no exemption would apply. You could also face problems because it's not packaged for sale in the US (does not comply with US labeling laws, dubious health claims, etc)
– Zach Lipton
Aug 29 at 5:46
While the ingredients might be ok, the marketing as "slimming coffee" could well be disallowed in the US.
– henning
Aug 29 at 12:13
add a comment |Â
3
The page you link as "these rules" links to Bringing food into the U.S., and that page implies that there is a distinction between "commercial" and "non-commercial quantities". It's inconceivable that 200 boxes of anything would be treated as "non-commercial", so we're in a whole 'nother ball game.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 14:38
3
It should be noted that US important duties are either zero or very low on most items. It's possible that OP would end up paying less than $200 for the imports. Paying duty on something is not the end of the world :)
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 28 at 15:15
3
If you're coming from the Philippines, it looks like the exemption is $800. The coffee duties on the remaining ~$1500 are in Chapter 9 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
– Charles
Aug 28 at 18:14
4
$1,600 or $800 (or $200) is the exemption for US residents bringing items home. For nonresidents bringing gifts, it's $100, and duty would apply at whatever the appropriate rate is based on the product type and country of origin. However, in this case, you'd have a hard time convincing the officers that this isn't a commercial import, and no exemption would apply. You could also face problems because it's not packaged for sale in the US (does not comply with US labeling laws, dubious health claims, etc)
– Zach Lipton
Aug 29 at 5:46
While the ingredients might be ok, the marketing as "slimming coffee" could well be disallowed in the US.
– henning
Aug 29 at 12:13
3
3
The page you link as "these rules" links to Bringing food into the U.S., and that page implies that there is a distinction between "commercial" and "non-commercial quantities". It's inconceivable that 200 boxes of anything would be treated as "non-commercial", so we're in a whole 'nother ball game.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 14:38
The page you link as "these rules" links to Bringing food into the U.S., and that page implies that there is a distinction between "commercial" and "non-commercial quantities". It's inconceivable that 200 boxes of anything would be treated as "non-commercial", so we're in a whole 'nother ball game.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 14:38
3
3
It should be noted that US important duties are either zero or very low on most items. It's possible that OP would end up paying less than $200 for the imports. Paying duty on something is not the end of the world :)
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 28 at 15:15
It should be noted that US important duties are either zero or very low on most items. It's possible that OP would end up paying less than $200 for the imports. Paying duty on something is not the end of the world :)
– JonathanReez♦
Aug 28 at 15:15
3
3
If you're coming from the Philippines, it looks like the exemption is $800. The coffee duties on the remaining ~$1500 are in Chapter 9 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
– Charles
Aug 28 at 18:14
If you're coming from the Philippines, it looks like the exemption is $800. The coffee duties on the remaining ~$1500 are in Chapter 9 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
– Charles
Aug 28 at 18:14
4
4
$1,600 or $800 (or $200) is the exemption for US residents bringing items home. For nonresidents bringing gifts, it's $100, and duty would apply at whatever the appropriate rate is based on the product type and country of origin. However, in this case, you'd have a hard time convincing the officers that this isn't a commercial import, and no exemption would apply. You could also face problems because it's not packaged for sale in the US (does not comply with US labeling laws, dubious health claims, etc)
– Zach Lipton
Aug 29 at 5:46
$1,600 or $800 (or $200) is the exemption for US residents bringing items home. For nonresidents bringing gifts, it's $100, and duty would apply at whatever the appropriate rate is based on the product type and country of origin. However, in this case, you'd have a hard time convincing the officers that this isn't a commercial import, and no exemption would apply. You could also face problems because it's not packaged for sale in the US (does not comply with US labeling laws, dubious health claims, etc)
– Zach Lipton
Aug 29 at 5:46
While the ingredients might be ok, the marketing as "slimming coffee" could well be disallowed in the US.
– henning
Aug 29 at 12:13
While the ingredients might be ok, the marketing as "slimming coffee" could well be disallowed in the US.
– henning
Aug 29 at 12:13
add a comment |Â
up vote
18
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You need to check the ingredient list very carefully. Some dieting products contain amphetamines or similar compounds that are restricted in the USA. Trying to import such products could get you in serious trouble. And even if they're legal, you will have to pay import duties on them, since 200 boxes is well above any 'personal use'.
answered Aug 28 at 7:06
Johanna
47917
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It may be more than import duties. Bringing quantities of food beyond personal use into the UK would probably require an import license; the US may be similar.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 10:20
2
I would be very careful on the ingredients. Maybe my Google Fu failed, but I tried to look for the ingredient list / nutrition facts card with no result. An English ingredients list will help customs officers a lot. I have no information whether Philippines laws require food products to print the ingredients list. Photo does not show (the "Ingredients" bullet list we can see is normally not the regulatory one you see on the back)
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩÎÂ
Aug 28 at 11:02
Dubai is very strict against drugs (I would say draconian) so it should not really contain anything like amphetamines.
– Vladimir F
Aug 28 at 11:51
9
Mind how you go with this stuff. It's on the FDA's radar as unauthorized and potentially hazardous. sunstar.com.ph/article/414676. Since it appears to be illegal to sell it in the USA, I would assume customs officials would be aware of it, especially if you are importing a "commercial" quantity of it.
– alephzero
Aug 28 at 18:45
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up vote
18
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You need to check the ingredient list very carefully. Some dieting products contain amphetamines or similar compounds that are restricted in the USA. Trying to import such products could get you in serious trouble. And even if they're legal, you will have to pay import duties on them, since 200 boxes is well above any 'personal use'.
answered Aug 28 at 7:06
Johanna
47917
8
It may be more than import duties. Bringing quantities of food beyond personal use into the UK would probably require an import license; the US may be similar.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 10:20
2
I would be very careful on the ingredients. Maybe my Google Fu failed, but I tried to look for the ingredient list / nutrition facts card with no result. An English ingredients list will help customs officers a lot. I have no information whether Philippines laws require food products to print the ingredients list. Photo does not show (the "Ingredients" bullet list we can see is normally not the regulatory one you see on the back)
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩÎÂ
Aug 28 at 11:02
Dubai is very strict against drugs (I would say draconian) so it should not really contain anything like amphetamines.
– Vladimir F
Aug 28 at 11:51
9
Mind how you go with this stuff. It's on the FDA's radar as unauthorized and potentially hazardous. sunstar.com.ph/article/414676. Since it appears to be illegal to sell it in the USA, I would assume customs officials would be aware of it, especially if you are importing a "commercial" quantity of it.
– alephzero
Aug 28 at 18:45
add a comment |Â
up vote
18
down vote
up vote
18
down vote
You need to check the ingredient list very carefully. Some dieting products contain amphetamines or similar compounds that are restricted in the USA. Trying to import such products could get you in serious trouble. And even if they're legal, you will have to pay import duties on them, since 200 boxes is well above any 'personal use'.
answered Aug 28 at 7:06
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You need to check the ingredient list very carefully. Some dieting products contain amphetamines or similar compounds that are restricted in the USA. Trying to import such products could get you in serious trouble. And even if they're legal, you will have to pay import duties on them, since 200 boxes is well above any 'personal use'.
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It may be more than import duties. Bringing quantities of food beyond personal use into the UK would probably require an import license; the US may be similar.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 10:20
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I would be very careful on the ingredients. Maybe my Google Fu failed, but I tried to look for the ingredient list / nutrition facts card with no result. An English ingredients list will help customs officers a lot. I have no information whether Philippines laws require food products to print the ingredients list. Photo does not show (the "Ingredients" bullet list we can see is normally not the regulatory one you see on the back)
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩÎÂ
Aug 28 at 11:02
Dubai is very strict against drugs (I would say draconian) so it should not really contain anything like amphetamines.
– Vladimir F
Aug 28 at 11:51
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Mind how you go with this stuff. It's on the FDA's radar as unauthorized and potentially hazardous. sunstar.com.ph/article/414676. Since it appears to be illegal to sell it in the USA, I would assume customs officials would be aware of it, especially if you are importing a "commercial" quantity of it.
– alephzero
Aug 28 at 18:45
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It may be more than import duties. Bringing quantities of food beyond personal use into the UK would probably require an import license; the US may be similar.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 10:20
2
I would be very careful on the ingredients. Maybe my Google Fu failed, but I tried to look for the ingredient list / nutrition facts card with no result. An English ingredients list will help customs officers a lot. I have no information whether Philippines laws require food products to print the ingredients list. Photo does not show (the "Ingredients" bullet list we can see is normally not the regulatory one you see on the back)
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩÎÂ
Aug 28 at 11:02
Dubai is very strict against drugs (I would say draconian) so it should not really contain anything like amphetamines.
– Vladimir F
Aug 28 at 11:51
9
Mind how you go with this stuff. It's on the FDA's radar as unauthorized and potentially hazardous. sunstar.com.ph/article/414676. Since it appears to be illegal to sell it in the USA, I would assume customs officials would be aware of it, especially if you are importing a "commercial" quantity of it.
– alephzero
Aug 28 at 18:45
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It may be more than import duties. Bringing quantities of food beyond personal use into the UK would probably require an import license; the US may be similar.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 10:20
It may be more than import duties. Bringing quantities of food beyond personal use into the UK would probably require an import license; the US may be similar.
– David Richerby
Aug 28 at 10:20
2
2
I would be very careful on the ingredients. Maybe my Google Fu failed, but I tried to look for the ingredient list / nutrition facts card with no result. An English ingredients list will help customs officers a lot. I have no information whether Philippines laws require food products to print the ingredients list. Photo does not show (the "Ingredients" bullet list we can see is normally not the regulatory one you see on the back)
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩÎÂ
Aug 28 at 11:02
I would be very careful on the ingredients. Maybe my Google Fu failed, but I tried to look for the ingredient list / nutrition facts card with no result. An English ingredients list will help customs officers a lot. I have no information whether Philippines laws require food products to print the ingredients list. Photo does not show (the "Ingredients" bullet list we can see is normally not the regulatory one you see on the back)
– usr-local-ΕΨΗΕΛΩÎÂ
Aug 28 at 11:02
Dubai is very strict against drugs (I would say draconian) so it should not really contain anything like amphetamines.
– Vladimir F
Aug 28 at 11:51
Dubai is very strict against drugs (I would say draconian) so it should not really contain anything like amphetamines.
– Vladimir F
Aug 28 at 11:51
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9
Mind how you go with this stuff. It's on the FDA's radar as unauthorized and potentially hazardous. sunstar.com.ph/article/414676. Since it appears to be illegal to sell it in the USA, I would assume customs officials would be aware of it, especially if you are importing a "commercial" quantity of it.
– alephzero
Aug 28 at 18:45
Mind how you go with this stuff. It's on the FDA's radar as unauthorized and potentially hazardous. sunstar.com.ph/article/414676. Since it appears to be illegal to sell it in the USA, I would assume customs officials would be aware of it, especially if you are importing a "commercial" quantity of it.
– alephzero
Aug 28 at 18:45
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Regardless of whether you can, don't. There is no sense in carrying questionable things in large quantities on your person when you will be going through the scrutiny of immigration and customs. Send them as a parcel by post or other shipping service where they'll be subject to minimal or no scrutiny and will not risk affecting your treatment at the border.
answered Aug 28 at 15:07
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This is a simpler solution to the problem. Ship it to your destination in the US, pay any duties owed, and avoid the wait in person. I am passingly aware of the "balikbayan" tradtion in the Philippines. A large shipment shouldn't phase a shipping agent sending from the Philippines to the USA because of that tradition.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 19:53
1
This can be summarized in two words: Ship it. Maybe you should lead with that.
– Harper
Aug 28 at 22:02
4
@Harper: That inverts the priority of the points in the answer. The most important point is not to put your physical safety, bodily integrity, and present and future access to entry at risk for the sake of bringing a gift, much less saving a few bucks on it. That shipping is a viable alternative is secondary; if it weren't, the answer would simply be "leave the gifts behind". US borders are scary places and nowhere to be trying unnecessary stuff.
– R..
Aug 28 at 22:30
Shipping large quantities of food into the US may require an import license (it certainly would to the UK).
– David Richerby
Aug 29 at 15:30
@DavidRicherby: For the US, if it's a gift and under the value limit it probably doesn't. But the worst that's going to happen is it getting sent back or destroyed rather than getting hauled off in handcuffs at the airport.
– R..
Aug 29 at 15:57
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down vote
Regardless of whether you can, don't. There is no sense in carrying questionable things in large quantities on your person when you will be going through the scrutiny of immigration and customs. Send them as a parcel by post or other shipping service where they'll be subject to minimal or no scrutiny and will not risk affecting your treatment at the border.
answered Aug 28 at 15:07
R..
1,16479
1
This is a simpler solution to the problem. Ship it to your destination in the US, pay any duties owed, and avoid the wait in person. I am passingly aware of the "balikbayan" tradtion in the Philippines. A large shipment shouldn't phase a shipping agent sending from the Philippines to the USA because of that tradition.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 19:53
1
This can be summarized in two words: Ship it. Maybe you should lead with that.
– Harper
Aug 28 at 22:02
4
@Harper: That inverts the priority of the points in the answer. The most important point is not to put your physical safety, bodily integrity, and present and future access to entry at risk for the sake of bringing a gift, much less saving a few bucks on it. That shipping is a viable alternative is secondary; if it weren't, the answer would simply be "leave the gifts behind". US borders are scary places and nowhere to be trying unnecessary stuff.
– R..
Aug 28 at 22:30
Shipping large quantities of food into the US may require an import license (it certainly would to the UK).
– David Richerby
Aug 29 at 15:30
@DavidRicherby: For the US, if it's a gift and under the value limit it probably doesn't. But the worst that's going to happen is it getting sent back or destroyed rather than getting hauled off in handcuffs at the airport.
– R..
Aug 29 at 15:57
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up vote
16
down vote
up vote
16
down vote
Regardless of whether you can, don't. There is no sense in carrying questionable things in large quantities on your person when you will be going through the scrutiny of immigration and customs. Send them as a parcel by post or other shipping service where they'll be subject to minimal or no scrutiny and will not risk affecting your treatment at the border.
answered Aug 28 at 15:07
R..
1,16479
Regardless of whether you can, don't. There is no sense in carrying questionable things in large quantities on your person when you will be going through the scrutiny of immigration and customs. Send them as a parcel by post or other shipping service where they'll be subject to minimal or no scrutiny and will not risk affecting your treatment at the border.
answered Aug 28 at 15:07
R..
1,16479
answered Aug 28 at 15:07
R..
1,16479
answered Aug 28 at 15:07
R..
1,16479
answered Aug 28 at 15:07
R..
1,16479
1,16479
1
This is a simpler solution to the problem. Ship it to your destination in the US, pay any duties owed, and avoid the wait in person. I am passingly aware of the "balikbayan" tradtion in the Philippines. A large shipment shouldn't phase a shipping agent sending from the Philippines to the USA because of that tradition.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 19:53
1
This can be summarized in two words: Ship it. Maybe you should lead with that.
– Harper
Aug 28 at 22:02
4
@Harper: That inverts the priority of the points in the answer. The most important point is not to put your physical safety, bodily integrity, and present and future access to entry at risk for the sake of bringing a gift, much less saving a few bucks on it. That shipping is a viable alternative is secondary; if it weren't, the answer would simply be "leave the gifts behind". US borders are scary places and nowhere to be trying unnecessary stuff.
– R..
Aug 28 at 22:30
Shipping large quantities of food into the US may require an import license (it certainly would to the UK).
– David Richerby
Aug 29 at 15:30
@DavidRicherby: For the US, if it's a gift and under the value limit it probably doesn't. But the worst that's going to happen is it getting sent back or destroyed rather than getting hauled off in handcuffs at the airport.
– R..
Aug 29 at 15:57
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show 1 more comment
1
This is a simpler solution to the problem. Ship it to your destination in the US, pay any duties owed, and avoid the wait in person. I am passingly aware of the "balikbayan" tradtion in the Philippines. A large shipment shouldn't phase a shipping agent sending from the Philippines to the USA because of that tradition.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 19:53
1
This can be summarized in two words: Ship it. Maybe you should lead with that.
– Harper
Aug 28 at 22:02
4
@Harper: That inverts the priority of the points in the answer. The most important point is not to put your physical safety, bodily integrity, and present and future access to entry at risk for the sake of bringing a gift, much less saving a few bucks on it. That shipping is a viable alternative is secondary; if it weren't, the answer would simply be "leave the gifts behind". US borders are scary places and nowhere to be trying unnecessary stuff.
– R..
Aug 28 at 22:30
Shipping large quantities of food into the US may require an import license (it certainly would to the UK).
– David Richerby
Aug 29 at 15:30
@DavidRicherby: For the US, if it's a gift and under the value limit it probably doesn't. But the worst that's going to happen is it getting sent back or destroyed rather than getting hauled off in handcuffs at the airport.
– R..
Aug 29 at 15:57
1
1
This is a simpler solution to the problem. Ship it to your destination in the US, pay any duties owed, and avoid the wait in person. I am passingly aware of the "balikbayan" tradtion in the Philippines. A large shipment shouldn't phase a shipping agent sending from the Philippines to the USA because of that tradition.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 19:53
This is a simpler solution to the problem. Ship it to your destination in the US, pay any duties owed, and avoid the wait in person. I am passingly aware of the "balikbayan" tradtion in the Philippines. A large shipment shouldn't phase a shipping agent sending from the Philippines to the USA because of that tradition.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 19:53
1
1
This can be summarized in two words: Ship it. Maybe you should lead with that.
– Harper
Aug 28 at 22:02
This can be summarized in two words: Ship it. Maybe you should lead with that.
– Harper
Aug 28 at 22:02
4
4
@Harper: That inverts the priority of the points in the answer. The most important point is not to put your physical safety, bodily integrity, and present and future access to entry at risk for the sake of bringing a gift, much less saving a few bucks on it. That shipping is a viable alternative is secondary; if it weren't, the answer would simply be "leave the gifts behind". US borders are scary places and nowhere to be trying unnecessary stuff.
– R..
Aug 28 at 22:30
@Harper: That inverts the priority of the points in the answer. The most important point is not to put your physical safety, bodily integrity, and present and future access to entry at risk for the sake of bringing a gift, much less saving a few bucks on it. That shipping is a viable alternative is secondary; if it weren't, the answer would simply be "leave the gifts behind". US borders are scary places and nowhere to be trying unnecessary stuff.
– R..
Aug 28 at 22:30
Shipping large quantities of food into the US may require an import license (it certainly would to the UK).
– David Richerby
Aug 29 at 15:30
Shipping large quantities of food into the US may require an import license (it certainly would to the UK).
– David Richerby
Aug 29 at 15:30
@DavidRicherby: For the US, if it's a gift and under the value limit it probably doesn't. But the worst that's going to happen is it getting sent back or destroyed rather than getting hauled off in handcuffs at the airport.
– R..
Aug 29 at 15:57
@DavidRicherby: For the US, if it's a gift and under the value limit it probably doesn't. But the worst that's going to happen is it getting sent back or destroyed rather than getting hauled off in handcuffs at the airport.
– R..
Aug 29 at 15:57
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In that quantity? You'll probably need to pay import fees since you can hardly argue personal use.
– Roddy of the Frozen Peas
Aug 28 at 5:41
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@RoddyoftheFrozenPeas thats only 1400 cups of coffee. If we assume 12 cups in the common American coffee pot and that most coffee drinkers suck down a pot a day that is a little over a 4 month supply. By quantity that does not seem like a lot. By cost it is, that product size retails for 630 piso. 200 of them is 126,000 piso which is approximately 2300 USD.
– Freiheit
Aug 28 at 12:56
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Depending on the products, both value and quantity matter to Customs. Americans seem to drink 75 liters of beer per year. Try bringing 25 liters (4 months) of beer at once...
– dda
Aug 28 at 13:47
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@freiheit An entire pot?? Some people might drink that much but in no way is that "most coffee drinkers"
– Azor Ahai
Aug 28 at 14:39
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I'm going to remember this ingredient list next time someone is confused about how a beverage could fail to be vegetarian or vegan. Not sure how collagen is "slimming"
– Todd Wilcox
Aug 28 at 16:34