Cites Certificate - free or payable?

[jy888]

I was told that you would have to pay to get a Cites... But even if you get a Cites certificate, they are only good for 6 months ... Is that true? Thanks.

 

[bagforlove]

No on the declaration forms they only ask if you're bringing over $10,000 in cash and any gifts over a certain value. In the US they might make you pay taxes on items you buy tax-free from the departure airport, but only if they see you carrying it (e.g. A Chanel shopping bag). You can talk them out of it though.

thx for the reply! so i can just put it inside my luggage and bring the copy cites with me right?

 

[whimsic]

thx for the reply! so i can just put it inside my luggage and bring the copy cites with me right?

Yeah, Customs never bothered me whenever I visit Canada. Better keep valuable bracelets in your carry on

I bought a croc bracelet from Europe and got VAT refund back on it, and I wasn't asked to show a CITES even though I was leaving the EU.

 

[bagforlove]

Yeah, Customs never bothered me whenever I visit Canada. Better keep valuable bracelets in your carry on

I bought a croc bracelet from Europe and got VAT refund back on it, and I wasn't asked to show a CITES even though I was leaving the EU.

Thanks so much for your information ! and yes i better keep it in my carry on

 

[Agnes000]

Is it possible to ask Hermes to issue a CITES (I will pay the fees) for vintage crocodile bag? Has anyone purchased a Hermes vintage crocodile bag before?