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suadente
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 Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 1:18 am Post subject: US Customs |
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I've read threads about this in the past, but I also recently read in the news that US Customs is beefing up its anti-piracy laws.
So, I've been in Korea for a number of years and am currently considering going back home. I have several thousand MP3's, probably close to a thousand downloaded movies, and at least a hundred downloaded programs. Oh, and a fake briefcase and two fake watches.
I'm seriously considering leaving Korea. But, I'm worried about my 'Koreanized products...'
Has anyone brought pirated goods back home recently? Do you think I should just leave them? I've got quite a bit of stuff, so I'll be shipping some stuff. If I ship it, should it go Korean Post or Fedex? If I bring it on the airplane, carry on or checked luggage? Should I buy a bunch of USB memory sticks and try to conceal them?
Advice would be appreciated. |
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fruitcake
Joined: 18 Apr 2004
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| Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject: |
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I sent two external HDs priority Fed Ex, was a bit spendy but made it home on time.
the customs form has boxes to check regarding the contents. One box said "three or less computer items valued under $100 for personal use" (not direct quote).
Customs seems more concerned about taxes and if you intend to sell the items. |
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fruitcake
Joined: 18 Apr 2004
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suadente
Joined: 27 Sep 2004
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| Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:12 am Post subject: |
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Cool, thanks!
I completely missed that post, and it was pretty recent, too!
Shame on me, bad Dave's poster!  |
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NSMatt
Joined: 29 Dec 2008
Location: London
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| Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:27 pm Post subject: Re: US Customs |
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| suadente wrote: |
I've read threads about this in the past, but I also recently read in the news that US Customs is beefing up its anti-piracy laws.
So, I've been in Korea for a number of years and am currently considering going back home. I have several thousand MP3's, probably close to a thousand downloaded movies, and at least a hundred downloaded programs. Oh, and a fake briefcase and two fake watches.
I'm seriously considering leaving Korea. But, I'm worried about my 'Koreanized products...'
Has anyone brought pirated goods back home recently? Do you think I should just leave them? I've got quite a bit of stuff, so I'll be shipping some stuff. If I ship it, should it go Korean Post or Fedex? If I bring it on the airplane, carry on or checked luggage? Should I buy a bunch of USB memory sticks and try to conceal them?
Advice would be appreciated. |
I used to work at Customs, albeit in Canada.
A USB stick might be more concealable, but if they find it then they can pop it in to their computer or send it off to a lab for analysis.
It doesn't matter whether you carry on or check in because you go through Customs after you get off the plane/pick up your luggage.
I would mail it and declare it as movies/personal items. Its far less likely to be examined.
I wouldnt worry about the briefcase, or the watch. As long as you don't have a bag full of them... |
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NSMatt
Joined: 29 Dec 2008
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| Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:32 pm Post subject: |
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| I should add that when I worked at Customs we were more concerned with finding child porn than pirated movies but again that's Canada. |
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the_wicker_man
Joined: 14 Jan 2009
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| Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Hi - load your stuff into web storage and then download later on. |
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