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Sharpie2

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Member since 05 June 2012

Texas

Sharpie2

05 June 2012 00:27:55

Sharpie2

05 June 2012 00:27:55

Texas

What happens if you bring something in and they decide to charge you a fee, but you don't agree. Do they just keep it and charge you anyway or just keep it?

Aurélie

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Aurélie

05 June 2012 08:44:45

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Aurélie

05 June 2012 08:44:45

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Guérande

Hello Sharpie2.

Welcome to Expat.com!

Hope other members will soon be able to help you.

Aurélie

crenvy

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Member since 10 April 2010

San Isidro de El General

crenvy

13 June 2012 00:47:07

crenvy

13 June 2012 00:47:07

San Isidro de El General

I'm curious about that, too. I assume you're talking about hand-carrying in something via the airport or port? If so, I'd assume they would keep the item and not charge you. I suppose depending on what it is they could block your entry. I've never heard of anyone getting slapped with duty for items they carry in their luggage. Usually they wag their finger at you and warn you that next time you can't do that (and how are they going to remember you?), or if it's something like fruit, they just tell you to throw it away.

I think you'll have to be more specific about how and what you are planning on bringing in to get a good answer.

Casey - A Dull Roar - Moving to, Retiring in, and Living with Costa Rica