Taking computers
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Having obtained my visa, I am now making preparations for my move to Australia. Would
it be a problem to take 3 or 4 computers, or could that be considered business
inventory? I know everything should at least be one year old, the problem is I have
nothing to prove the age of my computers because most of them are build of scrap
materials (P-200's) en the newest one (PII-450) was part of a sponsordeal, so no
invoices or anything similar. On the other hand, processortype should be proof enough
about the computers age. Question is, would customs agree. Does anyone know?
thanks, Peter
it be a problem to take 3 or 4 computers, or could that be considered business
inventory? I know everything should at least be one year old, the problem is I have
nothing to prove the age of my computers because most of them are build of scrap
materials (P-200's) en the newest one (PII-450) was part of a sponsordeal, so no
invoices or anything similar. On the other hand, processortype should be proof enough
about the computers age. Question is, would customs agree. Does anyone know?
thanks, Peter
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Hi Peter,
customs were not too fussy about the items I took with me. On the form one has to
fill in (do you ship it by air-/sea-freight ?) I just stated that none of the items
of my sea-freight were less than one year old and customs didn't even want any proof.
I guess, they don't care too much about personal belongings but rather about bigger
imports. Don't know though, whether 4 computers count as personal belongings. Just
make a nice packing list for them stating processor types and it should be ok, I
believe. I had "two computers" on my packing list and they didn't care (actually the
"second computer" was just a SCSI drive case, but what's the difference for a removal
company )
One agency that take things very precisely is Quarantine (AQIS). I had to make an
appointment with them at the freight depot, so that the officer could have a look at
the wheels of my bikes !!!
Markus
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customs were not too fussy about the items I took with me. On the form one has to
fill in (do you ship it by air-/sea-freight ?) I just stated that none of the items
of my sea-freight were less than one year old and customs didn't even want any proof.
I guess, they don't care too much about personal belongings but rather about bigger
imports. Don't know though, whether 4 computers count as personal belongings. Just
make a nice packing list for them stating processor types and it should be ok, I
believe. I had "two computers" on my packing list and they didn't care (actually the
"second computer" was just a SCSI drive case, but what's the difference for a removal
company )
One agency that take things very precisely is Quarantine (AQIS). I had to make an
appointment with them at the freight depot, so that the officer could have a look at
the wheels of my bikes !!!
Markus
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Hi Pierre,
I also brought 2 computers through, a 450, and 1gig. No problems, customs were only
interested in shoes and food as i came from uk. My freight arrived only last month.
Hope this helps.
Steve
I also brought 2 computers through, a 450, and 1gig. No problems, customs were only
interested in shoes and food as i came from uk. My freight arrived only last month.
Hope this helps.
Steve