Small help on a question
If someone travels as a tourist to a european country and enters the country with several watches (7 or 8) is there any problem or should they pay any taxes or something? What about USA and Canada? Thanks in advance for those who know.
I cannot comment on CA or US, but here is an interessting article on the topic:
www.fratellowatches.com
Within the EU you can find random searches at places of entry, mainly airports...
... but in these days with border controls due to Covid19 it can happen in between EU countries, too. When you enter a different tax regime you always run the risk of being asked to pay the applicable tax, this can make up to 21%. When you leave, you can ...
From past experience...
when entering Switzerland, you declare your property and you pay a bond of CHF 500, which are refundable when you leave the country and provide proof that the property you declared is coming along with you. Maybe a similar system is in place for EU countr...
If all works as it should
Then theoretically as a tourist you are allowed to bring g your personal jewelry (watches included) without any burden. They might ask for proof of purchase and it must be clear these are your personal belongings. Now if you enter with a roll of 8 new or ...