Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Arthur. I have never been queried by Customs on camera equipment when returning from trips to Europe (over 30 times in the last 10 years). I do on occasion take a photocopy of my insurance policy page of scheduled items, which shows that certain valuables I have with me were insured prior to my date of departure. This has worked well so far for items such as watches and jewelry, as long as the policy form shows specific data such as serial numbers.. I investigated the procedure for the Customs form you mentioned, but went to the insurance policy approach as it was less hassle. At the time I inquired, Customs required that I bring the item to them for their inspection several days prior to departure. This procedure may have changed in the interim. Bob. - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Arthur Leyenberger" <larthurl@yahoo.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <leica-users-digest@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 2:40 PM Subject: Europe Travel (was Re: [Leica] London and Paris Trip- Airport Security) > Fellow LUGers: > I'm planning a trip to Europe this summer (Netherlands > than Belgium) and this will be my first Leica trip. > I understand I need to complete a USA customs form > prior to departure to prove that the Leica equipment > I'm taken was not purchased overseas. > Anyone know what form this is? > Can I get it ahead of time (web site maybe) and fill > it out before I leave? > thanks, as usual. > .....Art in NJ, USA > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send instant messages & get email alerts with Yahoo! Messenger. > http://im.yahoo.com/ >