### Question
How is the "baggage and effects" defined?


### Answer
The term **baggage and effects** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1496a* as follows -

> any article which was in the possession of the individual while abroad and is being imported in connection with his or her arrival and is intended for his or her bona fide personal or household use

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1496a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-TARIFF ACT OF 1930 > SUBTITLE III-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part III-Ascertainment, Collection, and Recovery of Duties**

