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Seeking legal advice on an anonymous Internet forum is a bad idea. So is looking for advice on how to beat felony charges.

Just remember that making a false statement in writing on a Customs declaration or orally to a CBP Officer is a 5-year felony. Usually dealt with by a massive fine and a lifetime on a watch list.

There is also a very simple process for registering an item with CBP before leaving the US so that you have CBP receipt for the item upon return.