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| Author: | Lookingtoswing4 [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Declaring items upon arrival to CR |
I am travelling to SJO on Oct 5 and am going to bring my laptop with me. I have never traveled outside the US with my laptop and am wondering how to ensure not having to pay tax. Do I just declare it like I have with other electronics, i.e. cameras, iPods and such? Since the Hotel Presidente has free internet access, I thought I would bring it and stay in-touch without having to go to an internet cafe. Maybe even keep on top of CRT happenings. |
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| Author: | Orange [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:34 pm ] |
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The only time that I would declare a laptop would be if it was brand new sealed for re-sale. You don't need to declare anything that is used, as far as I know. I never have myself. I think you only need to declare items your going to resell. |
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| Author: | Chi_trekker [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:50 pm ] |
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Don't declare your laptop. I travel with it for business all over the world and have NEVER declared my laptop. CR is no exception. |
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| Author: | Kryan [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:57 pm ] |
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I never declare anything and always breeze right through customs. Just be polite and keep the smile on your face. That's not hard because you have arrived in paradise..... |
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| Author: | Madhatter [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 6:04 pm ] |
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Here is a link to the "current" (9/06) customs declaration INFO for Costa Rica. This is the English part of the back side of the form explaining the basic rules. http://www.fastest.net/cr/customscr.jpg Madhatter |
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| Author: | Irish Drifter [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 8:06 pm ] |
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A laptop computer is considered a portable device and is allowed to be brought into the country without declaring it. It makes no difference whether it is a used 5 year old model with a value of $100.00 or a brand new top of the line model with all the bells a whistles just purchased for $2500.00. The key is it must be for your personal use not for resale. I know many who have brought them into the country. I also know many who have brought desk top computers through customs without a question being asked. |
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| Author: | Dragon [ Wed Sep 20, 2006 12:50 am ] |
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I've never declared anything when coming into CR. |
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