Customs
General Information
A non-resident may take to the U.S., free of duty, gifts totaling $100.00 in value. U.S. citizens and Resident Aliens may take to the U.S., free of duty, articles totaling $400.00 in value. Residents and non-residents may take duty-free no more than one liter of an alcoholic beverage (beer, wine or liquor). You are not allowed to bring into the U.S. fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and meat products.
Yemeni customs authorities may enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from Yemen of items such as alcohol, firearms, pornography and antiquities. Certain American magazines and videos may be deemed pornographic. All baggage, including that of diplomats, is subject to x-ray and hand search upon arrival. Please contact the Embassy of Yemen in Washington for specific information regarding customs requirements.