Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/14

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica in Hong Kong
From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>
Date: Sat, 14 Mar 1998 08:55:55 -0500

At 06:37 PM 14-03-98 +0800, you wrote:
>Steve Hickel wrote:
>> 
>> What about customs fees for US buyers mail order????
>> 
>> Steve
>> 
>
>US Customs would bill you for the tax based on the declared amount of
>the package.  Customs tax would be minimal considering one can save
>US$1000 off a 75mm Summilux or 50mm Noctilux.  It would be good to call
>your local Customs office.

Just curious, but would the tax be based on the declared value, or the U.S.
suggested list value?

Dan C.