Do I declare my laptop to customs in China
I’m going to be moving to China in September for a year to work. Obviously I will have the proper work visa and get my residents permit their and so on.
When I arrive at customs do I declare my laptop and phone because it’s over 2000 RMB? Because I’m bringing it back and not keeping it in the territory like it says I would presume I don’t?
Best Answer
No you do not need to declare your laptop phone etc when coming to China unless they are new and still in the box then you might have to explain to customs if you bring them to sell you n the country.
If they are your normal working tools then there is no need to declare them.
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I'm no expert, but I may think that you should, especially if it a particular laptop, otherwise they will be thinking that you want to import or export some sensible or very peculiar data in or out of the country, and I don't think they're going to be dealing nice with you in case of suspect, especially Chinese authorities. Play safe, just my 2 cents.
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