Hi,I'm from the UK and I bought a DSLR camera in Hong Kong. When crossing the border at Lowu in Shenzhen the customs officers stopped me and told me that I had to pay customs duty, even though my camera is for my own personal use and I would be taking it back out again!I was charged 700RMB and I had no china currency so I had to get it changed too.I didnt quite understan why they taxed me and it is very strange since I'm a tourist. Please advise.Thanks.

According to the regulations, camera does not belong to the tax-exempted items. So you have to pay tax. The amount of tax depends on the value of your camera.

Bought a camera in Hong Kong and had to pay tax at Shenzhen border?

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Question: Asked by W from United Kingdom | Feb. 10, 2013 13:22

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Bought a camera in Hong Kong and had to pay tax at Shenzhen border?

Hi,
I'm from the UK and I bought a DSLR camera in Hong Kong. When crossing the border at Lowu in Shenzhen the customs officers stopped me and told me that I had to pay customs duty, even though my camera is for my own personal use and I would be taking it back out again!
I was charged 700RMB and I had no china currency so I had to get it changed too.
I didnt quite understan why they taxed me and it is very strange since I'm a tourist. Please advise.
Thanks.

Answers (1): Answered by Rushan | Feb. 16, 2013 03:12

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According to the regulations, camera does not belong to the tax-exempted items. So you have to pay tax. The amount of tax depends on the value of your camera.

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