cannot import Rolex into the USA

[funkycatspangky]

I found out the below info in another forum.

If you have a brand new rolex, still in its box with papers etc and you try to bring it across the USA customs, the officer will confisticate it

They say its best to wear it on your wrist when you enter the USA and also mail the box into the USA.

wah!!!! so jiat lat ar?

interesting info

[116520]

yes yes.... that was me who posted in the other forum....

I found out the below info in another forum.

If you have a brand new rolex, still in its box with papers etc and you try to bring it across the USA customs, the officer will confisticate it

They say its best to wear it on your wrist when you enter the USA and also mail the box into the USA.

wah!!!! so jiat lat ar?

interesting info

[funkycatspangky]

yes yes.... that was me who posted in the other forum....

thanks for the info.

first time I read something like this about the Rolex brand

Now I know, if I ever want to bring a Rolex into the USA, it WILL BE on my wrist.

[exxondus]

Can let me knw which thread? And whats the reason why u cant bring it into usa huh?

[funkycatspangky]

Can let me knw which thread? And whats the reason why u cant bring it into usa huh?

http://www.timekeeperforum.com/showthread.php?t=4947

This is the thread.

[exxondus]

Okie thanks!

[tomcatf]

Another way for the US Govt to milk extra income from the "RICH" / Commoners, so the fill-up the holes in their economic...

[exxondus]

oh so its cos buy outside no tax thats why>?

it thats the case, how come only rolex? other brands ok meh?

[seiko.citizen]

but, prices in USA are quite competitive sometimes, esp with the weak USD

[Uncle Ricky]

Import ROlex into USA

That is true from my research. It has something to do with branding and maintaining a differential market.

Basically, USA Rolex can have all your Rolex you have on you confiscated even if ther are real! If they are fakes, the watches get confiscated AND you have to pay retail price for each and every fake watch you have on you.

The only exception is that if you bring 1 in, then the customs will likely overlook it.

The same applies when you sell to USA.

But buying from USA is fine. You can leave USA airports with your suitcase full of Oysters, Day-Dates, Subs and Cellinis and they won't care. The muggers, on the other hand......