Aduanas de Estados Unidos 2026: franquicia, prohibiciones y efectivo

Franquicia en Estados Unidos

Returning residents: US$800 of goods acquired abroad (once every 30 days, 48+ hours abroad), including up to 1 L alcohol, 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars. ✅ Official

Non-residents: up to US$100 of gifts duty-free (stay of 72+ hours), plus personal effects. 🟣 Reported

Flat 3% on the next US$1,000 above the exemption; normal tariff rates beyond that. No VAT. 🟣 Reported

Estado

Joyas de oro	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Lingotes y monedas de oro	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Teléfonos móviles	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Portátiles y tabletas	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Otros electrónicos	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Relojes	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Perfumes y cosméticos	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Ropa y calzado	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Regalos y otros	allowed	Gifts are included in your exemption. ✅ Official
Alcohol	allowed	1 L of alcohol (21+) duty-free within the exemption. More is dutiable; state laws may apply. ✅ Official
Tabaco	allowed	200 cigarettes and 100 cigars within the exemption. ✅ Official
Cigarrillos electrónicos	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Efectivo	declare	Report more than US$10,000 in cash or monetary instruments on FinCEN Form 105, entering or leaving. ✅ Official
Medicamentos	restricted	Personal-use medicines are usually allowed with a prescription. Controlled medicines (strong painkillers, sedatives, ADHD drugs) may need prior approval. ≈ Estimated
Comida envasada	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Carne y lácteos	restricted	Declare all food. Most meat, fresh fruit and vegetables are not allowed. ✅ Official
Plantas, semillas y fruta	restricted	Plants, seeds and fresh fruit usually need a phytosanitary certificate. Declare them. ≈ Estimated
Drones	allowed	No special restriction recorded. The normal duty-free allowance and duty apply. ≈ Estimated
Armas y munición	restricted	Firearms, ammunition and many knives need an import permit or licence issued in advance. ≈ Estimated
Estupefacientes	prohibited	Illegal drugs are prohibited in practically every country. Penalties can include long prison sentences or worse. ≈ Estimated

🏝️

Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire or Oregon: Shopping here has no statewide sales tax. U.S. customs rules are federal and are the same in every state. ≈ Estimated
U.S. Virgin Islands / Guam / American Samoa: Returning U.S. residents get a US$1,600 exemption from these insular possessions (more alcohol too). ≈ Estimated

Declarar o pagar en línea

FinCEN Form 105 (cash over US$10,000): Report currency and monetary instruments over US$10,000. ≈ Estimated
CBP Mobile Passport Control (MPC) app: Submit your customs declaration from your phone on arrival (eligible travellers). ≈ Estimated

Salir de Estados Unidos

Report more than US$10,000 in cash when leaving the U.S. ✅ Official

⚖️ Si no declaras

Unreported cash over US$10,000: it can all be seized, with civil penalties up to US$500,000 and possible criminal charges.
Undeclared goods: seizure and penalties; failing to declare food or agricultural items brings fines (from US$300 for a first offence).
Losing Global Entry/trusted traveller status is common after a violation.

🟣 Reported EntryBrief – US: undeclared cash seizure, civil penalties up to US$500,000

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuánto puedo llevar sin impuestos de a Estados Unidos?

Returning residents: US$800 of goods acquired abroad (once every 30 days, 48+ hours abroad), including up to 1 L alcohol, 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars.

¿Cuánto efectivo puedo llevar a Estados Unidos?

Report more than US$10,000 in cash or monetary instruments on FinCEN Form 105, entering or leaving.

¿Puedo pagar la aduana en línea antes de viajar a Estados Unidos?

FinCEN Form 105 (cash over US$10,000): Report currency and monetary instruments over US$10,000.

Rutas populares

Fuentes

✅ Official 19 CFR 148.33 – Returning resident exemption
🟣 Reported Summary of CBP rules (non-resident $100 gift exemption; 3% flat rate)
✅ Official CBP – Customs duty information

Last checked: 2026-11-09