Originally Posted by
JamesBigglesworth
How on earth would they know that something was purchased within 12 months unless you told them? Stop over thinking it. They don't know and you aren't silly enough to tell them and create pointless work for everyone. Yes?
It might be possible to deduce that the item is less than year old, if it only has been on the market for less than 12 months. But I would assume that the common sense still prevails when interpreting the import regulations even if the item is identified as a fancy new model and there is no clear indication that this item is intended to be delivered to somebody else.