Flying with RED to and from Australia

[Adrian Van Rossum]

G'day fellow Oz and NZ shooters

Was wondering if anyone has encountered issues flying with their RED to and from Australia as carry-on luggage, particularly in relation to duties and taxes?

I ask because I'm considering flying frequently to and from Australia and the UK with the RED and don't want to risk a financial penalty (17.5% VAT in the UK) either way doing so. Last year I shipped two cartons of video equipment (tripods, lights etc.) via sea freight to the UK and it fell under the "tools of trade" category and was exempt of duty. Hoping a carry-on RED is treated the same way.

Cheers, Adrian Van Rossum.

[Cail Young]

Carnet. Not sure of the details but it's a document that states you're travelling with goods that aren't being permanently imported, so you'll hopefully be exempted import duties as long as you leave within a certain window.

[Andrew M.]

Make sure that you have with you a copy of the invoice for RED and prove that you did pay the full import taxes on it.

Then if you have a ticket in and out from the country and you inform customs about entering with the camera, all should be OK. Some countries will require filling out temporary import papers.

[jimhare]

And make sure you register it with Australian Customs before leaving, so they don't think it's new when you return.

You shouldn't have a problem as long as you're upfront with it and have all the documentation.

[chuck colburn]

Carnet. Not sure of the details but it's a document that states you're travelling with goods that aren't being permanently imported, so you'll hopefully be exempted import duties as long as you leave within a certain window.

I believe it's called a carnet (sp).

[Andrew M.]

Once they see the taxes paid slip they will not complain, having registered is good idea as well.

[Chris Swinbanks]

http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/re...netHolders.pdf

[Cam Crowley]

Contact Big T. He recently did a round the world shoot with 2 REDs.

Cam

[dino g]

WE have flown in and out of both countries frequently and never had a problem. carnet is used principally when traveling to and from 3rd world countries or countries with less than honest governments.

[M Olsen]

Export Certificate from Customs, in NZ available at airport. That only sorts you out for your return to same place, where as the Carnet will get you in and out of other countries.