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02/10/2004 11:14:42 AM · #1 |
Hi all,
This might not apply in the same way to a global audience, so perhaps a fellow Canadian can help me out.
I hear that if you travel anywhere outside of Canada, you need to register your equipment (camera, lenses, etc) by serial number, and that if you wait until you get to customs it'll take a lifetime. There's apparently a way to do this before you travel to save some headaches.
Has anyone out there done it, and can offer some tips? I don't have any plans to go anywhere just yet, but you never know, and I'd want to be ready.
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02/10/2004 11:36:16 AM · #2 |
Certainly interested in the reply's here.
Traveled from the US to Ireland last Easter (during the War) and had no such requirements. Had no difficulties at either Heathrow or Shannon, however that was almost a year ago.
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02/10/2004 11:48:55 AM · #3 |
I've been traveling in and out of the US and UK for a year now, I haven't had to do either. Been to Canada as well and nothing. But I'm interested to know if this has happened as well.
Message edited by author 2004-02-10 11:49:35. |
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02/10/2004 11:51:32 AM · #4 |
well i am pretty sure you don't HAVE to register your equptment.
... but maybe it is a good idea.. i dunno.
i travelled to norway last sept. and brought along my laptop and canon 10d with 1 lens. if they think it is new for some reason (on the way back) theywill try and charge you duty for it. but only(i believe) if they think it is new and you and trying to sneak it back without paying your taxes on it....
I didn't have a problem... but not saying no one ever will.
i would try calling the air port and asking them for info.. they probably know where to get it.
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02/10/2004 01:44:28 PM · #5 |
It is a good idea to keep a copy of the invoice for your equipment in your camera bag. In case customs suspect it is new and try to charge duties to you, you can always prove that you had already bought it before leaving and paid duties already. Avoids a lot of hassle.
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02/10/2004 02:05:29 PM · #6 |
Good advice Willem - this is what I do when travelling.
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02/10/2004 02:23:33 PM · #7 |
I travel constantly. For example, right now, I am in New Orleans. When I leave Toronto, I always take a camera along for work documentation tasks. I have the D100 with me now.
In the 70s and 80s, it was pretty much a requirement to register your expensive items that might be taxed as imports upon your return. When I registered items, Canada Customs inspected each piece and then wrote down the make, model, description, and serial number, on a green wallet-sized card to use as proof, if required, upon reentry into the country.
All you need to do is take the items in question to Canada Customs and they will write it up. I go to the lower arrivals level at Toronto's Pearson Airport and there is a counter there for this sort of task. The service has always been very prompt and easy.
However, I do not see or hear of anyone doing this procedure much anymore. With everyone carrying laptops, PDAs, cell phones, digital cameras and other stuff, it would be a nightmare to manage. Also, with NAFTA in place, there is virtually no duty to be concerned about today anyway. So, it may not be worth the effort anymore.
A wise person might check out the Canada Customs web site. Alternately, I am under the understanding that our own Beagleboy, the winner of the current Shadow Challenge, is in fact a Canada Customs officer, although he may be with Immigration or another branch. Perhaps he could better advise you or at least point you in the right direction. |
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