Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Michael, It used to be, and probably still is, that the burden of proof falls upon you. Years ago I presented my cameras at customs and they wrote the serial numbers on a form and stamped and signed the form. You carry the form. Upon return to the US if they question whether you purchased the camera(s) overseas you presented the form as proof that they left the US and are now returning. No proof that the cameras left the US, duty could be levied. No to mention they might levy fines for not declaring them. When you deal with Customs life can be tough. Dennis Michael Garmisa wrote: > > On 04-Jul-98 Mark wrote: > > Michael Garmisa wrote: > >> > >> On 03-Jul-98 Mark wrote: > >> > further, unless one wants to smuggle, i believe that duty would be > >> > owed on any leica gear as there is little they sell that is less > >> > than the duty-free allowance. > > > >> Maybe a stupid question but how do they know where you bought it? > > > > um.....as they are empowered to go through all your luggage they > > can find the paperwork ? > > > > about 20 years ago i got into trouble at UK customs for bringing in > > a flute. they thought i was carrying drugs and went over everything > > (i was strip searched). i ended up having to pay duty on the flute, > > they didn't fine me or confiscate the flute (both within their power). > > since then i have been kind of aware about the potential screw ups > > that can happen when bringing stuff across borders. > > > > i have never brought anything across a border that i should not > > have since <cough> <cough>..... > > > > mark > what paperwork? lets say i dont bring the paperwork or lets say send it in mail > or something... not that I would try this to save some cash if any... just > wondering when i take new equipment I bought in the US how do I prove I bought > it in the US... is that what the passport warantee card is for? >