Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/04/18

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Subject: Re: [Leica] U.S. custom laws
From: "Frank W." <wwk001@netvigator.com>
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 14:57:30 +0800
References: <20020419051035.85923.qmail@web21402.mail.yahoo.com>

I believe US Custom doesn't care about used equipments. The only concern are
those brand-new, boxed with value >$2000, especially Mamiya.

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From: "Henry Ting" <henryting10@yahoo.com>
To: "Leica-users" <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 1:10 PM
Subject: [Leica] U.S. custom laws


>
> I'm taking an extensive trip and is considering
> bringing all my Leica gears with me. The outfit
> consists of 4 bodies (1 R4, 1 R6.3, 2 M6s) and 9 lens.
> I might not use all these equipments, but would like
> to bring them along in case I need the odd lens or
> body in certain locations.
>
> While I never have problems taking a couple of lens
> and 1 M body in the past upon re-entry to U.S., but
> the bulk of these equipment might give the U.S. custom
> reasonable doubt that I purchased these equipment
> overseas and impose duties on me upon re-entry. Have
> any of you guys/gals declare your Leica goods before
> exiting U.S. ? And if so, where and how do I go about
> listing these equipment ? I'll be flying out of LAX
> from Los Angeles.
>
> Thanks
> Henry
>
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