What should I pay attention to when traveling abroad with SLR and lens?

Combined with my own experience abroad, I answered the questions clearly, so don't worry, and there are no special precautions!

I have been abroad for dozens of times since the 1980s, and I have been carrying a SLR camera, from the earliest Minolta to Canon, Nikon and now Sony. Later, the main purpose of traveling abroad was to take photos, and I also participated in many photo groups, often two bodies and several shots. I always get in and out unimpeded.

I remember once taking part in a photography group in 2000. Probably the leader asked everyone (a dozen people) to fill out the customs declaration form and take the red declaration channel insurance, but the customs also accepted the customs declaration form at will when entering the customs. I haven't declared it since then, and I have been carrying my camera bag and going directly to the green undeclared channel.

At present, the customs focuses on the inspection of smuggled mobile phones (apples), overseas purchasing of cosmetics, bags and other things, and of course contraband, and flight attendants are also the key inspection targets. Customs officers have toxic eyes and can basically tell smugglers from buyers by looking up. Ignore those passengers carrying camera bags (the sign of the photography team is that everyone carries camera bags).

To say the least, the Customs suspects that your SLR and lens were bought abroad. You can also explain and play back the photos taken all the way to him (you can take some photos of the tarmac of the terminal with your SLR after entering the terminal), which is the best proof. But generally speaking, you really don't have to bother.

Of course, if you are unlucky enough to be spot-checked at the time of entry and asked to open the box for inspection, and find that there are several new SLR and lenses in the suitcase, even the box is still intact, then you will have to pay taxes and fines.

There are basically no restrictions on camera entry in tourist destination countries. I have been to Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Morocco and Tunisia. I didn't encounter any problems in Africa. But a few years ago, one of my cinematographers was detained when he entered Ethiopia, because the equipment he brought was too professional and too much, two sets of 1DX, five or six lenses (including 640), which was too conspicuous. I got it back through the embassy in Ethiopia a few months later.

Countries like Tanzania and Kenya mainly shoot wild animals. No matter how professional the equipment is, no matter how long the cannon is.

Don't say hello to the equipment in use. It's brand new. Throw away the box.

Generally speaking, 1 When going abroad, it's best to declare when going through customs. The declaration should be tax-free, and it will be smooth when you enter the customs. Otherwise, you can't tell whether your camera is bought abroad or carried with you. If you don't declare it, the customs thinks it was bought abroad, and if it exceeds a certain limit, you will have to pay customs duties.

Just fill out a form .. The customs won't give it to you voluntarily .. Look, if it's not on the table, ask him if he wants to report it, and I'll give you a form to fill out. ..

I just came back from China yesterday ... I went through the customs in Pudong ... I brought a SLR and two notebooks ... I thought it was absolutely necessary to declare customs clearance ... so I took the customs declaration form to the customs clearance channel ... and the customs said there was not much to declare. ...

If you want to declare, you should write down the model and value of your camera on that customs declaration form-it is best to write the camera lens separately, because the lens is also a single taxable thing. You'd better take the receipt with you in case he wants to see it.

In China, if you have a set of fuselage and lens, and it is not expensive, you don't have to declare it. Customs acquiesces that you are for your own use. If there is more than one set, such as one camera with two mirrors, or the camera is expensive, such as the price exceeds 20,000, it is recommended to declare. If you don't declare to the customs, you will find that the fine tax is very high. Now that you have taken such an expensive camera out, you don't have to worry about the time to fill out the declaration form. A domestic declaration is a form you fill out when you go through customs. If you don't have it, ask the customs officer. Pay attention to fill in two copies, both of which should be stamped. One copy should be kept directly by the customs at that time, and the other copy should be given to him for inspection when you take yourself through the domestic customs.

If you are abroad, check the local customs declaration regulations and declare according to the regulations. There is no harm in declaring, which can avoid a lot of trouble, but it will delay some time.

I have had several overseas photography experiences, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea and Japan. And free travel with the group. When traveling with a group, the tour guide provided a piece of information paper, saying that it was used to fill in customs clearance, and it was also filled out as required. No one checked, and no one paid attention. Later, I went abroad again. My friend said that I took some photos in China with my camera and saved them in my memory card. Once the customs has any objection to the camera, I will provide pictures taken in China, all of which have electronic information to record the domestic scene and machine number, which will save trouble; I did the same. But so far, every time I go in and out of the customs, I haven't encountered any inquiries about related matters.

I hope I can help you.

Be careful not to fall to the ground, it's no use!

Only photographers think SLR and lens are precious, and the customs thinks it's rubbish, so they won't even ask! [flashing]

As long as there is no box, nothing will happen.

It depends on which country and region you are going to. Generally speaking, you need to declare your articles to the customs when you enter or leave the country. But now, especially in Southeast Asian countries, the requirements are not so strict. In order to avoid unnecessary troubles in the future, it is suggested that you know the declaration requirements of your personal belongings before going out, so as not to mistakenly think that you bought them from abroad and need to collect corresponding taxes. It will be very troublesome if you can't submit the corresponding invoice. The specific situation can be understood through customs, destination embassies and consulates, travel agencies and other relevant institutions.

Fill in the form, check it manually, and don't X-ray it.

SLR and lens are best packed in one bag. Just put the whole bag in the security basket when you go through the security check. No need to declare. If you go to Ethiopia, you don't need to bring a SLR and you can't bring it in. The credit card reader can be brought into the country. There are many SLR and lenses, but the high-end ones are another matter.