Say i go to india and buy a computer or gold can i put it in my suit case?

Question

and bring it back to the usa like (metal)

Answer 1

keep computer with u for safety reason and gold you can purchase, keep with u in person, if required show it to custom officer with bill. You can carry in admissible quantity for self consumption or with prmission of concerned  gold and jewellary appraisement authorities for business also.