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/resources/files/FS_carnetHolders.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.

[Adrian Van Rossum]

Thanks to all who have replied. Flew to the UK with two cameras last year, had all the original invoices and was never asked to see them. Guess it can come down who's on customs that day. For all those interested in obtaining carnets, there is a .pdf that lists the various Australian state contacts on Page 3. You can view the document here (http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/resources/notices/acn0271.pdf)

[Brent J. Craig]

carnet is used principally when traveling to and from 3rd world countries or countries with less than honest governments.

Actually most 3rd world governments don't recognize carnets. The list of supported countries is here: http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=1843

You usually have to post a bond with the carnet organization for a portion of the value of the gear, and you have to get the carnet stamped as you enter and exit each country - just like a passport.

[chuck colburn]

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.

You mean like Canada, Iceland, England, New Zealand, Australia and a bunch more I sent camera packages to for shoots?

[John DeBoer]

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.

Carnets are the only guaranteed way to get gear in and out of member countries without costly holdups. Everything else is a crap shoot....yes you can cross a border and get away without one, but what happens the first time they stop you and you miss your shoot?

http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=1843

I have no idea what you are talking about with 3rd world countries....Australia and New Zealand are both listed as carnet abiding countries. Carnets are good for one year....and can be renewed. I have cameras in probably 20+ countries on a daily basis....and 90 per cent have carnets in place.

[chuck colburn]

You know John....3rd world countries. Like Canada. Oh wait, didn't we buy Canada?

[Anthony Gratl]

You know John....3rd world countries. Like Canada. Oh wait, didn't we buy Canada?

No you didn't chuck. A bunch of your multinational's did, but don't worry, they're moving to dubai in droves, so you can join us in 3rd world status....if you haven't already...

EDIT: oh and let's not talk about who owns U.S.A.'s treasury bond debt....