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 Garmisa writes: |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? | I am sure one of our list attorneys will correct me if I am wrong ;-) The U.S. Customs Service has extraordinary powers of search and seizure. = What U.S. citizens think of as constitutional rights basically do not = exist when applied to the U.S. Customs Service. The burden of proof of = where an item was purchased rests upon the person going through customs. Typically, if you have items that may be questioned on your return to = the U.S. it is very wise to fill out a declaration showing what you are = taking (I can't remember the form number) and the serial numbers. Least = this has been my experience. (The U.S. Customs are the only folks that = ever dumped everything in my suitcases onto the floor, kicked it around, = and left me to repack as people walked on the clothing).