How much walkie-talkies / two-way radios can I bring to United States?

Personal use. Source: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

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Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios 🇺🇸 United States

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No specific import restrictions for personal walkie-talkies / two-way radios

ANSWER

Can I bring Walkie-Talkies / Two-Way Radios into United States?

ALLOWEDVERIFIED · 2025-01-15

No specific import restrictions for personal walkie-talkies / two-way radios

QUANTITY / LIMITS

Personal use

DECLARATION

Within personal allowance — no separate declaration needed

SOURCE

cbp.gov

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Full details

Two-way radios are subject to national radio frequency regulations that vary significantly. A radio legal in the US may transmit on frequencies reserved for emergency services or military use in other countries. BaoFeng wide-band radios are prohibited in the EU because they can transmit outside auth

PRACTICAL ADVICE

No special procedures required for personal quantities.

OFFICIAL SOURCES · VERIFIED 2025-01-15

cbp.gov

RULE DETAILS

QUANTITY LIMITS

Personal use

CUSTOMS AUTHORITY

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

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This page covers destination customs rules in United States. Whether you can carry walkie-talkies / two-way radios through security, in carry-on, or in checked baggage depends on airline and screening rules — see air travel rules.

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