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Old Feb 14, 2010, 7:51 am
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B747-437B
 
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Some things to note :

* The duty is assessed on the "value" of the goods rather than the figure that may be written on any "invoice" produced by the importer. Customs have a database which is used to assess the value so underdeclaring value to avoid duty doesn't work anymore.

* Allowances cannot be pooled, even among family members.

* Do not try to bribe a customs officer to avoid the duty unless he asks you for a bribe first. The penalties for being caught initiating a bribe are quite significant and unpleasant nowadays.
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