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05/06/2008 08:35:38 PM · #1 |
| I remember reading a thread a while back about taking camera gear on airplanes, that you may be prohibited from bringing equipment back from another country because of importing regulations? It had something to do with registering your equipment with the customs agency before you leave. If anyone could locate that thread for me it would be greatly appreciated, as I will be flying to and from China soon. |
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05/06/2008 08:37:00 PM · #2 |
| I havent had a problem with taking anything to and from England. Not much help I know, maybe China is different? |
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05/06/2008 08:38:11 PM · #3 |
If you were Canadian I could tell you exactly what you needed to do. The US probably has something similar.
In Canada it's referred to as temporary export. Calling US Customs would probably get you the answers you need.
It's probably just a matter of registering your serial numbers so when you come back they don't suspect you bought it overseas. |
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05/06/2008 08:40:04 PM · #4 |
In Canada, you go to the customs office at the airport and the customs officer writes the serial numbers and equipment descriptions on a credit-card sized form. She knew what she was doing when I went, knew where to look for the serials on my very expensive lenses etc. I kept the card with my stuff, but didn't need it on the way back (my stuff wasn't checked).
If you are checked, here they can confiscate the equipment and hold it until you can prove you bought it in this country. Not something I'd be thrilled with.
edit: cpainaioti :P
It's the Y38 here.
Message edited by author 2008-05-06 20:41:58. |
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05/06/2008 08:41:46 PM · #5 |
Originally posted by Louis:
In Canada, you go to the customs office at the airport and the customs officer writes the serial numbers and equipment descriptions on a credit-card sized form. She knew what she was doing when I went, knew where to look for the serials on my very expensive lenses etc. I kept the card with my stuff, but didn't need it on the way back (my stuff wasn't checked).
If you are checked, here they can confiscate the equipment and hold it until you can prove you bought it in this country. Not something I'd be thrilled with. |
If the list is nicely typed up they just stamp and date it. Customs here didn't even look at the equipment before stamping my list. |
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05/06/2008 08:45:35 PM · #6 |
It's also a good idea to bring along copies of reciepts with you for any gear you bring along.
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05/06/2008 09:02:15 PM · #7 |
For those in the US:
//mobileoffice.about.com/cs/gointernational/qt/uscustoms.htm
Message edited by author 2008-05-06 21:02:21. |
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05/06/2008 09:03:30 PM · #8 |
Originally posted by Louis:
In Canada, you go to the customs office at the airport and the customs officer writes the serial numbers and equipment descriptions on a credit-card sized form. She knew what she was doing when I went, knew where to look for the serials on my very expensive lenses etc. I kept the card with my stuff, but didn't need it on the way back (my stuff wasn't checked).
If you are checked, here they can confiscate the equipment and hold it until you can prove you bought it in this country. Not something I'd be thrilled with.
edit: cpainaioti :P
It's the Y38 here. |
I know that. ;oP
The customs fellow pulled out one to start filling out but just stamped my typed list instead. |
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05/06/2008 09:19:22 PM · #9 |
Another Site: This is the US GOV site.
//www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/register_items.xml
Message edited by author 2008-05-06 22:06:04. |
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05/06/2008 09:29:27 PM · #10 |
Someone mentioned registering before you leave.
What is usually done is that you declare your gear the moment you enter the country at the 'something to declare' line at customs. They then record what you have, and either write it in your passport or give you a paper. Then when you leave you must show that you have the gear to prove you didnt sell it. |
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05/06/2008 09:49:09 PM · #11 |
Originally posted by kolasi:
Someone mentioned registering before you leave.
What is usually done is that you declare your gear the moment you enter the country at the 'something to declare' line at customs. They then record what you have, and either write it in your passport or give you a paper. Then when you leave you must show that you have the gear to prove you didnt sell it. |
Two different things.
What's being talked about is ensuring you don't have to pay duty when you come back so register before you leave.
Making sure you don't sell something while travelling is a different kettle of fish. |
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