30 Jun
2004
30 Jun
'04
3:28 a.m.
On Wed, 30 Jun 2004, Teo Zenios wrote:
I wonder if its is ten times easier getting items into
the country then it
is getting them out (referring to the US)?
That depends whether you're a person
or a 'puter :)
There's only import restrictions on people, but almost only export
restrictions on 'puters :)
Did I tell the list about my adventures with a (U.S.) parcel carrier
that had to transport a bunch of VAX 11/750 boards to my address in
Holland? They quoted me import duties here (24%, by the way) over
the total value of US$ 275,000.00.
Why? Because said parcel service's U.S. office droids decided it
*was* an 11/750 they were moving, not just parts.
Yes, I am still fighting that battle.
--f