Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I just came back from Europe. I had prepared before I left a list of all items and serial numbers, and faxed a copy to my insurance agent. I had my secretary notarize my declaration that I owned it all before I left the U.S. While on a layover in Philadelphia, I read a US Customs pamphlet, which states that any foreign made items are subject to duty upon return to the US unless you have obtained a Customs declaration form before you leave. I ran down to the Customs office in the airport, and filled out the form, attached my list saying only "See attached," and customs stamped the form and each page of my document. On return, customs waived me through without question, so nothing was needed, but with 5 figures worth of Leica, why take the chance of having to pay 10% duty? Of course, you can later submit proofs of purchase in the US, but you would have your gear seized until you either paid duty or proved prior ownership. Tom Schofield - ----- Original Message ----- From: "KPETERS" <KPETERS@huntel.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:26 PM Subject: Re: Europe Travel (was Re: [Leica] London and Paris Trip- Airport Security) > I doubt you need to fill out any forms for your camera stuff you're taking > with. The only thing would be if you bought some equipment while you were > there and had to pay a VAT on the purchase. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Arthur Leyenberger <larthurl@yahoo.com> > To: Leica Users Group <leica-users-digest@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> > Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 3:16 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/ > >