Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/07/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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. > > mark >>Maybe a stupid question but how do they know where >>you bought it? Hello Michael, There is no such things as a stupid question. It is wise to register your equipment with US Customs before you leave the country. If you don't you should carry a copy of the original purchase receipt. They can check your equipment when you re-enter the US and if you do not have either of the above they can charge you import duty on your equipment. As a practical mater, they will probably never check you. But why risk it. Kind regards, Bill Erfurth _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com