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Old 20-08-08, 20:27   #1 (permalink)
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Default Anyone brought a guitar through customs?

I will be buying a cheap old parlour guitar while on holiday in the States this Novmber and I intend to bring home on the plane. Anyone know if I'm likely to get stiffed for import duty etc, its only going to be $225 so £110 or so. Its a pressy for my son who will take it to Uni with him, so hence it has to be cheap!! Thoughts anyone?
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See people with guitars come through customs quite often. As long as its not brand spanking new and in a box then you should be okay. Get him a soft bag for it and bring it home in that.

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See people with guitars come through customs quite often. As long as its not brand spanking new and in a box then you should be okay. Get him a soft bag for it and bring it home in that.
Might take an old hard case in preparation, bet they wont let it on as hand luggage
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Might take an old hard case in preparation, bet they wont let it on as hand luggage
No they don't.

I always use a flight case - and lock it.

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