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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 (...) (25 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 (...) (25 years ago, 16-Mar-00, to lugnet.market.theory)

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