Im going to brazil for 20 days and I want to bring stuff for my family. Im thinking about brining two laptops, video camera, digital camera, and other small things like mp3 players and cloths. Some one told me that they tax you on imported stuff. Is this true? Has anyone brought alot of electronics wtih them and had to pay some sort of tax??? Thanks
2006-11-18 10:09:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anthony 2 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Packing & Preparation
Latin Techie advice is fairly good, but as a tourist you are allowed to bring in one laptop and camera for personal use. Bring them in, post the instructions ahead of time, and leave the original packaging behind. The downside of all this , will be your family will have no 12 months guarantee coverage if there's a problem with the material.
Boa Sorte
2006-11-18 23:50:07 · answer #1 · answered by nonconformiststraightguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Artie,
The word here is DONT! You will have to pay some hefty taxes to "Recieta Federal"( Brazils IRS) to import these types of goods. If you dont pay the taxes, the goods will be confiscated, okay ! take the money to Brazil with you nd buy in Brazil, these items are coming down in price rapidly and you can buy them online for your family at "mercadolivre.com.br", Brazils "Ebay" auction.
2006-11-18 10:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by Latin Techie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋