Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Gold Jewellery → United States
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-05-13
ALLOWED
No specific restrictions for personal gold jewellery
Details
India is among the most significant markets with specific gold jewellery import rules: passengers are allowed duty-free import of gold jewellery up to INR 50,000 for men and INR 100,000 for women. Quantities above these allowances are dutiable. Indon
Quantity limit
Personal use
Documentation required
- CBP Declaration Form 6059B
- FinCEN 105 (CMIR) if carrying gold coins/bars worth over USD 10,000
Practical advice
Personal-wear gold jewellery clears as routine. Bulk imports above the destination's threshold attract duty + VAT; cash-declaration rules may apply on high-value bullion.
Customs authority
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) · https://www.cbp.gov