Passing 150 grams of gold in the customs in a EU country without receipt
I was given around 150 grams of gold (none of them are jewellery) as a gift for my wedding. Therefore, I don't have any receipt. I wonder if this is problem. How can they check the real value of it in customs?
Best Answer
The real value depends on weight, purity, and current market rates. Weight is easy to figure out, they will have scales. Purity is a bit harder, but usually engraved on the bullion. Market rates are easiest of all, they're published constantly.
Declare the gold, and take the red lane just in case on arrival. You might be asked to pay import duties that way, but that should be all.
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