Can I fly from US to Spain with 30 new watches in my luggage?
Can I fly from US to Spain carrying 30 new watches in my carry-on and/or checked luggage?
I paid $60 for each new watch (I have the receipt) even though their retail price is over $500 each watch.
I'm from Spain and I think it is cheaper for me to fly to the US and pick up the watches myself than have them shipped to spain, shipping them to spain would cost me $400 for shipping + $400 in customs duties. Flying there and back will cost me $500.
What should I do? Will I get in trouble in the airport? What is the maximum limit that one can carry while traveling? Any suggestions?
Best Answer
Your case is quite simple:
If the flight costs 500 Dollars, and shipping costs 400 dollars, then choose the latter option, as it saves you 100 dollars.
For commercially imported goods, there is no duty free allowance anyway, so you end up paying the same amount of customs for both options.
However, since you got these watches quite cheaply, be prepared to provide reasonable documentation to prove that your import is actually legal, meaning (1) that the watches are not fake, and (2) they are not stolen. Regardless of how you get your goods to Europe, the customs officers will suspect that (1) or (2) are the case. For example, if you can show that you bought the watches during a closing auction of some major watch store, this would probably help.
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Are watches allowed in checked luggage?
Watches are not safety relevant items (like laptop batteries) which can not be put into checked luggage. Your parents may have to declare the watch at customs and may have to pay duty or taxes on it.Can I travel with full size products in checked baggage?
Typically, travelers put their toiletries in the bag such as shampoo, hair products, make-up and toothpaste. Individuals who want to pack their large bottle of shampoo or full-size toothpaste should pack those items in their checked bags. Sometimes individuals want to travel with food items. That's just fine TSA.Can I carry watches in carry-on on a plane?
You should never pack your watch in your checked bag. However, airport security may ask you to remove the watch for screening. For that reason, it's always a smart idea to have your case in your carry-on bag, even if you choose to wear your watch.How much luggage can you take to Spain?
You and each person traveling with you are allowed to bring on three bags, with a total weight of 25 kg (55 lbs) and a total size of 290 cm (114 inches).Should You Fly With Just Hand Luggage?- Spain News
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