Originally Posted by smcgrath12
Couple of follow up questions:
1. She has to catch a connecting flight to Atlanta. After she goes through immigration and customs, how far is the checkin for domestic flights (delta)? I am hoping that she does not have to drag those big bags very far. Hopefully, the 2 hour gap between flights will give her enough time to catch the connection.
2. She might be bringing a laptop (a brand new from overseas). Will customs give her a hassle if she does not declare it? Do you guys suggest declaring it and asking for $800 duty free exemption or just roll with it?
1. At all of the entry points through which I have flown, it is not very far between where one brings ones bags through customs and where one re-checks them for domestic travel. One does not go back to the general check-in counter. 2 hours should be more than enough to catch her connection.
2. I am no lawyer but AFAIK, legally, she has to declare the laptop and pay duty on it. If it were me, I would not declare the laptop; business travellers bring laptops everywhere around the world, so there is no reason for Customs to question it.