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Old Sep 12, 2017, 4:07 pm
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windowontheAside
 
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Originally Posted by ahmetdouas
Can it fit in a suitcase ? It so buy it in Dubai unpack it from the box and fit it in the case on the way back. Then it’s considered used goods so you should be fine. If it can’t fit and you cant open the pack you can chance it but may get caught on the way back.
That's bad advice. Even if one could argue the goods were used, they'd still be liable for VAT and duty. There's no exemption on used goods.
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