Tremelune
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I'm a photographer and software engineer heading to Argentina to get our new partners up to speed on our project and to spearhead our own presence in the country. I'll be around for several months at least. I'm heading from Los Angeles to Santiago to Mendoza with lots of gear, particularly:
- Several DSLR lenses
- Large laptop, laptop, small laptop
- Projector
- 22" LCD screen
When I fly in the US, they usually search my electronics bag, which is fine. My fear is that someone in Chile or Argentina might view this as "intent to sell" (for lack of a better phrase) and try and collect an absurd amount of taxes from me on the spot.
Are my fears unfounded since I'm not shipping any of these items, or will the cost of my flight double via shake-down? My understanding is that it's rather difficult to procure expensive electronics in South America, so I'd rather bring what I have with me if I can.
- Several DSLR lenses
- Large laptop, laptop, small laptop
- Projector
- 22" LCD screen
When I fly in the US, they usually search my electronics bag, which is fine. My fear is that someone in Chile or Argentina might view this as "intent to sell" (for lack of a better phrase) and try and collect an absurd amount of taxes from me on the spot.
Are my fears unfounded since I'm not shipping any of these items, or will the cost of my flight double via shake-down? My understanding is that it's rather difficult to procure expensive electronics in South America, so I'd rather bring what I have with me if I can.