Re: Taking Equipment Abroad
- From: Kristine <kriswithak65@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jul 2005 20:11:44 +1000
On Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:12:27 +1000, Kristine
<kriswithak65@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>snipped
>>>
>>> However, there are easy ways to protect a new camera. Many nations have
>>> customs declaration forms that can be obtained before travel. A new camera
>>> is listed on the form and the form stamped at the airport by customs
>>> personnel before you leave the country. This provides proof that you
>>> traveled out of the country with the camera, insuring an painless return
>>> at the end of your trip. It also shows other countries where the camera
>>> originated (you didn't buy it in that country). Bringing your sales
>>> receipts can accomplish the same thing, but is less official and slightly
>>> less reliable.
>>>
>
>This may be a bit late, but, spot on! It's called Goods Exported in
>Passengers Baggage B263 (or it was 5 years ago ;-)
>
>You'll be able to fill one of these forms out at the Customs office in
>Sydney (or any other international) airport before you board your
>flight. They'll need to see the equipment to check serial numbers so
>don't pack/check it before you do this.
>
>Once you have that, packaging or receipts mean little and aren't
>necessary. Keep it as safe as your passport tho. If you arrive back
>and can't produce it you Will get slugged for duty and GST.
>
>K 8^)
Eeeeegadsss....
Totally Ignore this. I thought you were in aus.photo.
K ~ is vewy, vewy sowwy 8^)
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