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Re: US Customs Duties on Lego Shipments from Europe?
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Thu, 16 Mar 2000 22:54:26 GMT
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In lugnet.market.theory, Scott Arthur writes:
> James Brown <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote:
> > In lugnet.market.theory, Scott Arthur writes:
> > > Mark it as "gift" on the customs form to avoid this.

> > Hmm.  Most governments don't worry too much about frying the little guy,
> > but most countries have laws about this, and it's called "Customs Fraud",
> > carrying an often hefty penalty.
> 
> I should have been clearer. The alternative is to mark it "merchandise",
> which is a little strong - especially where trades are concerned. The real
> grey area in this is the value on the customs form.... is a Forest Wench
> really worth >$20?

Ah, I see what you're getting at.  Actually, if you're refering to the little
green forms I get for international shipments, don't check anything.  It is
neither a gift or merchandise (usually), so neither gets checked.

James
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(...) I always mark "gift," in part because I'm not incorporated as a business. I did in this case, and the Germans felt obliged to levy a tariff--I was buying as a proxy to get things unavailable, which I feel is a gift as an act. (...) This is a (...) (27 years ago, 17-Mar-00, to lugnet.market.theory)

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James Brown <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message news:FrJ7Iu.LzE@lugnet.com... (...) all (...) them (...) (which (...) call (...) have (...) The (...) and a (...) but (...) carrying (...) I should have been clearer. The alternative is to (...) (27 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.market.theory)

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