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Thread ID: 93677 2008-09-27 02:53:00 Duty free query tims (10184) PC World Chat
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708121 2008-09-27 02:53:00 Can anyone tell me how much I can bring back into the country-duty free? I thought it was $400 but someone told me it is now $700?
Also is it true that they only collect when the duty is $50 or more? i.e. that would mean that if only GST is charged then the amount over the duty free allowance would have to be more than (approx) $400 for duty to be charged - Is this right or I have I got it totally wrong?

cheers

Tim
tims (10184)
708122 2008-09-27 03:01:00 www.customs.govt.nz

Realistically, customs don't seem to check your baggage unless you're acting strange or coming from a high-risk country. The last time I travelled I had more trouble getting out, than getting back in (was stopped and questioned at passport control, then stopped for a patdown using a metal detector; while coming back in was a breeze).
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