Declaring camera at customs?
Jan 19th, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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I'm assuming you're not a UK resident returning home.<BR><BR>If you are worried about being tagged for duty on the photo equipment when returning home, carry a copy of your camera/lens receipts with you in the unlikely event you're asked.<BR><BR>Have a super trip.
Jan 19th, 2003 | 02:26 PM
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I haven't had or heard of problems with customs upon returning. Cameras are cheap in the US, unlike in the 1950's and 60's. Cameras in the UK are not any cheaper so there's no incentive to smuggle it.<BR><BR>If you only have 1 camera or even 2, you probably don't need to declare it. If you do, you will get some strange looks as you try to find someone in the customs office to give you a declaration. Sometimes, they have an office near the cargo area of the airport.
Jan 19th, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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Bookie -<BR><BR>No, anything you arrive with you are taking back is of no interest to anyone in the EU. It's got nothing to do with it. The only issue would be when you come back, not where ever you go. If the camera looks old in the slightest bit then someone in the US won't even ever ask - end of story. If it looks brand new then there is potential for someone to ask about it. As noted, a receipt that shows purchase in the US is all you need on rentry to the US. Only in the case where it's brand new and you have no receipt would it be any issue at all.
Jan 19th, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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Go to the U. S. Customs office at your local airport. They will register your camera and accessories on an official customs form. Then if asked about it on return to the U. S., just show the form. You can list anything of value on the form before you leave.<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Jinx Hoover
