On 9/5/05, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed: >If you could do that it may be slightly more convenient than carrying >receipts around. As it's official Customs paperwork it'll definitely >be less effort if you're questioned. > >In retrospect I really should have done the same thing when I went to >the UK a few years ago.
Hmmm. This is relevant to Australia (Studdsy and I discussed this) and may be relevant to the USA, but here in the UK, obtaining an official carnet is costly and time consuming. 18 months ago I wrote to HM Customs and Excise asking for clarification wrt taking lots od personal camera kit abroad and then bringing it all back. The official line was 'there is no duty on re-importing personal items of photographic gear back into the UK'. The chap pointed out that if I wanted to I could carry receipts for those items that I did have receipts for. I specifically pointed out that I do not have receipts for all my stuff as some of it was purchased used (eBay etc). This did not appear to be a problem. In fact I printed off the letter and took it to Grandfather Mountain with me last year and had it ready on my return to show my awareness of the situation. In the event I walked through the green lane and straight out the door! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=====| http://www.cottysnaps.com _____________________________
