If you're traveling out of the country, you do not need to declare your ring if you purchased it in the U.S. To avoid your personal item being questioned, the U.S. Customs and Borders Protection says a dated copy of a jewelry appraisal, jewelry insurance policy or receipt can be used to prove ownership of the jewelry.
Do I need to declare the ring at customs? If you purchased the ring in the U.S. and plan on bringing it abroad and back with modifications, there is no need to declare the ring as it is considered a personal good.
Having the ring tucked away in your bag won't set off any alarms, but there's always the chance your bag can get searched. The first thing you'll want to do is make sure the ring is safe and secure for travel. Usually the box that the ring came in is good for this.
If you have jewelry studded with precious stones or diamonds, these will not qualify for duty-free allowance. You will have to pay duty on it based on the quantity carried. The free allowance is only applicable for pure gold jewelry specified within Indian customs regulation.
2. Re: Flying to the US with engagement ring. Well the customs form would Indicate you should declare the value of it as a gift that will remain in the us, this is the formally correct way to do it. You can do this and comply, or you can shove it on your pinky finger and not do so as Leuca says.
Personal imports of these items are usually cleared informally and do not require a Customs bond. However, if you purchased them while you were abroad, ensure you declare them when clearing Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on the CBP Form 6059B.
According to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), diamonds are duty-free as long as they are loose. Loose diamonds are diamonds that are not mounted or strung to a necklace. When a diamond is mounted, set, or strung on a necklace, they are classified as jewelry.
Checked Bags: Yes
If you are travelling with valuable items such as jewelry, please keep those items with you at all times (do not put them in checked baggage). You can ask the TSA officer to screen you and your valuables in private to maintain your security.
Generally, travelers are allowed to bring up to $10,000 worth of gold into the US without having to declare it or pay duty on it. However, if you're carrying more than that amount then you'll need a special license and will have to declare your gold at customs upon arrival in the US.
Rings (and other jewellery)
Jewellery will only set off metal detectors if it's made from magnetic metals. This means that you don't need to remove good-quality rings, necklaces, bracelets and piercings if they're made from silver, gold or platinum.
Diamond exhibits a bunch of unique properties such as extreme hardness, high thermal conductivity and chemical inertness. So an airport scanner (Metal detectors, Xray machines, Magnetometer) may not be able to detect, having said that there are many sophisticated machines for scanning.
In most cases, it's okay to wear jewelry when passing through airport security, as most jewelry won't set off any metal detectors due to the materials they're made of. Larger jewelry items might set off the metal detector, so it's recommended to remove them before going through security to avoid any delays or hassles.
What The TSA Says. As a general rule of thumb, you do not need to take off your wedding ring or any jewelry when passing through the screening machine. Worn jewelry rarely sets off the screening machine.
NO, airport scanners cannot detect diamonds or other types of gemstones you may be wearing or carrying.
As long as you're not thinking of a wedding ring (whether you are actually married or not) as some kind of magical protective shield, and you're paying attention to your overall travel safety, I think that if it makes you feel more confident in your travels, you should absolutely go ahead and wear one if you want to.
All gold jewellery bought in India is exempt from duty if the passenger exiting the home country duly declares it and secures an export certificate at the airport customs desk.
For Customs purposes, clothing, jewelry, photography equipment, portable radios, and vehicles are considered personal effects and cannot be brought in duty-free as household effects. However, duty is usually waived on personal effects more than one year of age. All vehicles are dutiable.
In America, It's a Must
If you bought a watch or expensive jewelry while you were abroad you must declare it, even if it's from a nearby country like Canada. However, that doesn't mean you have to pay taxes on your items. Most travelers qualify for CBP exemptions.
There is no duty on gold coins, medals or bullion but these items must be declared to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer. Please note a FINCEN 105 form must be completed at the time of entry for monetary instruments over $10,000. This includes currency, ie. gold coins, valued over $10,000.
The rules and regulations are the same, and you must declare any gold in your possession that exceeds $10,000 to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Anything over 500 grams must be declared as part of your checked baggage and will incur additional fees per the airline's policy.
India is one of the few countries where diamond mining, cutting, and trading goes on simultaneously. If you are from outside India, you may end up buying a diamond ring that is 10%-30% cheaper than in your homeland. But this is not the sole reason behind better prices.
Any piece of jewelry studded with expensive gems and pearls can't be imported from Dubai to India. The gold can either be brought as an item in checked baggage or it can be imported within 15 days of an individual's arrival in India in the form of a piece of unaccompanied baggage.
You'll need to pay customs duty (or import tax) on any goods you move across the US border from India, though goods from some countries are exempt due to different international trade agreements. The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces customs rules.