Bringing in item from states that would normally require an export license

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I want to fly over to the states and import an item which normally requires an export license (nothing too sinister...its just a thermographic camera). None of the stateside vendors are prepared to ship as they don't want the hassle of obtaining an export license (which can take up to six months to obtain). Prices in Europe are very much inflated by comparison.

If I was to fly over and fly back with said item, in the unlikely (but potential) event that US customs prevented me from flying on with it, what would be the final outcome?
Would the item simply be confiscated without me having any further rights to its ownership?
Would I be given the opportunity to apply for an export license, await clearance and have it shipped in due course?

Anyone with any experience importing goods that require an export cert would be greatly appreciated.
 
Why don't you ring Customs & Excise at Dublin airport and ask them. Or customs in Nenagh. They should be able to advise.

Depending on the value and what its being used for you might be able to get it in without a licence, or there might be an alternative form you can use.

Or you could ring the Chamber of Commerce, I know they deal with specialised forms for exports, they might be able to help with imports or direct you to the right place.
 
Thanks for the reply ci1. The problem is a stateside one. I wouldnt imagine c&e would have any concerns about what i'm bringing in - aside from wanting to charge duty on it.
 
Talk to U.S. Customs in the Embassy in London 00 44 207 499 9000. There is no Customs office in Dublin. They might be able to advise you. Assuming the camera is not illegal or something that cannot be shipped out of the U.S. without special permission you should be okay. If it needs an export licence well then I would not try anything as such actions would then be deemed, by the U.S. authorities, illegal and subject to the full rigours of U.S. law!!!
 
Hi, I work in import and exports.

shipments go for customs examinations all the time coming into the country.
yeh they want to charge duty but that does not mean they don't care about whats coming into the country???
Did you never seen people getting their suitcases randomly checked??

If they see anything odd or just want to do a random check they will.

so, they may not be the last call but they will sure be able to point you in the right direction..
 
ci1 said:
shipments go for customs examinations all the time coming into the country.
yeh they want to charge duty but that does not mean they don't care about whats coming into the country???
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I don't doubt what your saying. However, Irish customs and excise have no restrictions on importing thermographic cameras. The issue lies with exporting from the US and their restrictions. Therein lies the problem.
 
Thanks for the replys. I got in contact with the dept. of commerce in the states. Looks like i better do it the legal way - and wait an additional month or two.

Whats the customs rate that will apply on the goods? Is there any difference between new and second hand when it comes to irish customs duty as this equipment will effectively be second hand?
 
ring customs in Nenagh.
they'll be able to tell you the rate of duty for that particular product.
 
you can find information about import duties to the EU on the TARIC website. . It can take a while to find what you're looking for, but I've also found the revenue/customs people in Nenagh to be helpful in the past.

Gnashers
 
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