Declare an item is not liable for duty?
I go on an overseas trip and buy a new camera while there. I declare it (when returning to my country of origin) upon going through customs. I pay a duty.
I go on an overseas trip and buy a new camera. I don't declare it. Now I pay duty, plus a fine or some other penalty for (let's be honest, smuggling.)
I go on an overseas trip and take a nice camera with me. I don't declare it, as I shouldn't have to. If a customs agent finds it, I may have to argue my case. If I'm unconvincing, chances are I pay duty and a fine. Shouldn't have to, but hey, it's on me to prove it's not dutiable.
Now for my question. Should I declare it, as a non-dutiable thing? or does that presume guilt/duty?
(This is a subjective question, so if closed, I won't quibble.)
Best Answer
Don't know if that's the answer you are looking for but another possibility is to approach the customs administration before leaving. There is often some procedure you can follow to facilitate re-entry, sometimes it's as simple as a form to fill in at the airport, without any fee. But you need to do it on the way out, not on the way back.
Whatever you do, having the original receipt would seem useful.
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Which goods are exempted from customs duty?
Exemption to goods from Customs duty only when imported against an Advance Licence (without Actual user condition) - Notification No. 107/95-Cus dated 2.6.1995. 12. Exemption to inputs for leather and textile garments when imported against a Value Based Advance Licence issued on or after 19.9.1995 - Notification No.What is exemption from duty?
The duty-free exemption, also called the personal exemption, is the total value of merchandise you may bring back to the United States without having to pay duty. You may bring back more than your exemption, but you will have to pay duty on it.What do you have to declare on customs?
You must declare all items you purchased and are carrying with you upon return to the United States, including gifts for other people as well as items you bought for yourself. This includes duty-free items purchased in foreign countries, as well as any merchandise you intend to sell or use in your business.How do you avoid paying duties?
How can I avoid paying customs and duties? The short answer is: You can't. Sure, you can do dodgy things like ask a seller to label your package as a \u201cgift\u201d (which means you won't pay charges if it's under $60) or get them to fudge the value, but that's lying, and we all know that's wrong.What is CUSTOMS DECLARATION? What does CUSTOMS DECLARATION mean? CUSTOMS DECLARATION meaning
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Answer 2
Both Canada and US have a procedure for documenting your existing ownership of items that might be deemed new and dutiable if you leave the country with them and then bring them back home from a trip ezbordercrossing.
I found it most useful when I took a bunch of Japanese made camera equipment on a trip from Canada to Japan, and came home with a lot more Japanese camera equipment.
Answer 3
In general, if it looks new, the customs guys may be very suspicious, but if it is used, probably not so much.
If you are at all concerned, take the original receipt with you. This gives you a quick and easy solution.
It's not perfect, by any means, but means customs have a way of checking if necessary.
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