Re: [LinP3] Re: Going thru customs

I don't believe you would have a problem with customs
for just one item...but why ship a microwave at all,
when they are availale all over the Philippines? Is
this a used microwave from home that you are not using
there?

--- shadownseiko <shadownseiko@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Yes, you may have a problem with customs. My
> question is, why would
> you bring a microwave? You can buy them here
> starting about $100. A
> very nice digital one goes for around $150. Assuming
> you are coming
> from the states yours will be 110V, in that case you
> would need a
> converter.
>
> Larry in Dumaguete
>
>
> --- In LivingInThePhilippines3@yahoogroups.com,
> "festivus2005"
> <festivus2005@...> wrote:
> >
> > Since I am coming back with only 1 check in bag I
> am toying with the
> > idea of bringing a microwave oven in its factory
> box with me. Will
> > this cause some scrutiny going thru Manila
> customs? If I have to pay
> > import tax it would defeat the purpose. Anyone
> have any
> > experiences/advice?
> >
>
>
>

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