Dutys, fees, taxes, ect,, On Expired film Shipped from the UK to the USA

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Originally Posted by Helcio J Tagliolatto

If you lived in Brazil: 60% duty $2400
18% VAT $ 720
Adm. Tax $ 75

Your beloved lens will cost 7195 U$. A little contribution to maintain Brazilian highly incompetent and corrupt politics...

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note to self....visit brazil....do not live there.....:)

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Originally Posted by vinny

I've purchased film from there (fuji direct) and didn't pay any fees. Not sure why it being expired would make any difference, it's not bananas!
xrays can ruin any film, regardless of format or emulsion. I've never had xray issues.

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I, like Vinny have bought from the same place with no problems on fees or x-ray issues. Jim

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Originally Posted by eddie

note to self....visit brazil....do not live there.....:)

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Honest Brazilians agree!