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    Customs Duty At BIA

    but the taxes have been reduced ya? especially the customs duty from what ive heard! hopefully they wont tax me..at least not a lot
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    Customs Duty At BIA

    been away for only 4-5 months. i should keep around 20k in hand then i suppose, is there a specific rate that they will charge me at? you said your friend got charged 13k, so maybe around 5%?
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    Customs Duty At BIA

    thanks rochel1977 but unfortunately even they dont have much choice! just one more thing, since some officers tax u and some don't would i have to declare it at customs?? or just walk through the "nothing to declare" and hope that the officer doesn't tell me to go and declare it? Sorry for...
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    Customs Duty At BIA

    i checked the singer duty free website and they have only one choice of LCD and that too is out of stock!! :( im looking for a Full HD (1080p) Samsung 40 or 42 inch LED/LCD, anyone know if any shops at the duty free carry this item?
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    Customs Duty At BIA

    really? thanks for the info. how much do u think they will tax? did u friend also bring a 42 inch LCD?
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    Customs Duty At BIA

    Hey guys im thinking of getting a 42 inch LED/LCD tv from malaysia and bring it to lanka, i want to know if i will get taxed since it is only a single item + personal use? if i am taxed how much do u think the tax will be? thanks a lot!:)