Konstantinos Bibis wrote:
> ----- Original Message ----- > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Eos" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2003 3:44 PM > Subject: EOS Importing a 10D. > > > My question is: I've friends in the US, if they buy a 10D with > *their* > > money and "sell" it to me as 2nd hand, can they put whatever price > on it > > for the customs? Let's say $500 or something? What are the possible > > "workarrounds" without getting into trouble? > > Gerard. > > I assume your friends can send it to you as a present, without quoting > any price tag. I'm afraid *they* thought about it already. The local customs regulation says that gifts are to be under EUR44 in their totality (sum of possible separate items). Anything above that will bear import duty, 21% VAT + 5 EUR (?) customs clearance costs (peperwork) (most couriers cover for that). The thing is, for 2nd hand items, can you put your own price tag? I preffer to go with something reasonable that won't insult any aduane officer's intelligence. Insurance is another point, I declare a value of $500 and insure it for $1500? Jejeje (Homer's laugh)... I don't think they're *that* dumb. Any hands-on experience??? Greetings, Gerard. * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
