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GreatBallsoFire
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Joined: 27 October 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 620 |
   Topic: PF Looking hard at Laptops upon EntryPosted: 19 July 2010 at 15:52 |
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I am now getting x-rayed on a regular basis since I have large luggage. Never a problem and never paid a multa since I love to bring in books and second hand clothes, new running shoes, sandals, cooking ware, etc.
On the most recent entry the agent actually asked me to show her the laptop. She noticed it was new and asked me how much I paid for it and if I had a nota fiscal. I told her I paid 700 dollars and that I had no receipt. That got her snarling that I would have to pay a multa. I told her it was for uso pessoal, and that I was taking it back to the States with me.
She was also eager to tax a Cuisinart icecream maker, Costco price, 60 bucks. I told her "e para uso pessoal. Gosto de sorvete, vou fazer e comer na minha casa." That got her even more confused.
 She went to see her boss, and came back telling me I could leave but I should register the laptop with the Receita upon exit to avoid future problems. Her boss, a nice young fellow came bye to ask me if I had any questions. He helped me declare a 24 inch monitor a few months ago, and he asked me "E para uso pessoal?" Sim..."Pode ir." Nice guy.
So be firm and insist "uso pessoal."
 Enjoying my HP dv4-2160us with HDMI! Edited by GreatBallsoFire - 19 July 2010 at 18:24 |
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Deus nao tem presa nenhuma, para Ele tudo e ontem, hoje, e amanha, so quem vive dento do tempo somos nos.
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DUNGA
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Joined: 30 March 2006 Location: Brazil Online Status: Online Posts: 3699 |
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 18:38 |
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Aren't you a non-resident? Makes a difference.
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GreatBallsoFire
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Joined: 27 October 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 620 |
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 18:48 |
On the next trip I will bring a 32 inch LED hdtv from Costco at 350 dollars.
My Brazilian Samsung 19 inch CRT TV died after four years of use.
I will bring the receipt and I am sure the PF lady will throw a fit.
Uso pessoal!!
Perhaps she thought I was a resident due to my fluent Portuguese, although I told her right away que "pode examinar tudo, pois nao tenho nada para esconder" Edited by GreatBallsoFire - 19 July 2010 at 18:57 |
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Deus nao tem presa nenhuma, para Ele tudo e ontem, hoje, e amanha, so quem vive dento do tempo somos nos.
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man of leisure
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Joined: 22 January 2008 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 1846 |
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 20:12 |
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Non- residents are allowed to bring in goods only to the same value as residents if those goods are destined to remain in Brazil. That limit is $500. However, if they are personal goods that are destined to leave Brazil when the non-resident leaves then the limit is $3000 for goods that are not declared on arrival. There is no limit for goods that are declared on arrival under a temporary import license.
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GreatBallsoFire
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Posted: 19 July 2010 at 20:58 |
  Now I get all the talk about new residents bringing in a container tax free!!
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Deus nao tem presa nenhuma, para Ele tudo e ontem, hoje, e amanha, so quem vive dento do tempo somos nos.
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man of leisure
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Joined: 22 January 2008 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 1846 |
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 21:20 |
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Yes, but you would also be liable for tax if you were a non-resident but intending to leave the goods over $500 here in Brazil (gifting to a friend etc).
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cactus flower
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Joined: 27 June 2010 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 78 |
Posted: 19 July 2010 at 22:50 |
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I am a citizen in the Us and Brazil and NEVER PAID ANYTHING AT ALL.
I took 3 computers in different times, even statues, nothing, paintings, new clothing with tags and all, never not one single person stopped me. what are you guys doing or wearing that you got picked?  you don't have to have a nota fiscal de compra for the computer. I declared once that I paid 2k for a laptop from Apple, and nothing, no problem. |
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A cactus flower has the protection and resistance of a warrior but the beauty of a damsel. That is me---CACTUS FLOWER.
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GreatBallsoFire
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Joined: 27 October 2009 Online Status: Offline Posts: 620 |
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 00:45 |
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Deus nao tem presa nenhuma, para Ele tudo e ontem, hoje, e amanha, so quem vive dento do tempo somos nos.
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Paulistano USA
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Joined: 17 October 2008 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 719 |
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 10:59 |
The Statue of Liberty does read: "Give us your poor, your tired, your annoying, your trolling, your huddled masses longing to be free..."  |
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Que país é esse? -Renato Russo
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cactus flower
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Joined: 27 June 2010 Location: Brazil Online Status: Offline Posts: 78 |
Posted: 20 July 2010 at 17:48 |
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but it does not say Gringo trying to pass for Paulistano
Edited by cactus flower - 22 July 2010 at 10:06 |
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A cactus flower has the protection and resistance of a warrior but the beauty of a damsel. That is me---CACTUS FLOWER.
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