

For residents of the United States the duty free limit when returning is 800 dollars worth of stuff
Well, they just removed the de mininis rule…
Stuff that you exported and reimported for personal or business use, but not for resale, is exempt from duty with no dollar limits. If you want documented proof that you are reimporting, you can register the stuff at a customs office in the United States before you leave.
I’m pretty sure nobody registers their personal smartphone and laptop every time they leave the US for a vacation.
Yea, I read about Schengen and I love the concept.
Unfortunately the rest of the world has not been enlightened and still have border control.
I hope one day, there will be a world-wide Schengen area.