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Bren423 · 03-01-2009, 08:42 PM

Thanks. Seems like ordering from B&H is fine. I will go ahead and order the Sony PRS 505 from them ASAP. I was kind of worried about import tax, having no experience when it comes to buying electronics abroad. However, a research about tax duties for Hong Kong showed that it is a free port and hence has no import tax. Dutiable commodities subject to excise duties are limited to four commodities namely liquor, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil and methyl alcohol only. I don’t even need to file an import declaration since the amount is less than $4000 so it falls under the exempted items. That’s another hassle I don’t need to go through. Now, I just have to choose which color to get this time, silver or dark blue. I intend to have my silver unit repaired if I know of a friend going to the States so I will have a backup. Or maybe get the iPod Touch. I’m feeling quite lost without my reader right now.

03-01-2009, 08:42 PM	#7
Bren423 Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: Sony PRS 505 & iPod Touch	Thanks. Seems like ordering from B&H is fine. I will go ahead and order the Sony PRS 505 from them ASAP. I was kind of worried about import tax, having no experience when it comes to buying electronics abroad. However, a research about tax duties for Hong Kong showed that it is a free port and hence has no import tax. Dutiable commodities subject to excise duties are limited to four commodities namely liquor, tobacco, hydrocarbon oil and methyl alcohol only. I don’t even need to file an import declaration since the amount is less than $4000 so it falls under the exempted items. That’s another hassle I don’t need to go through. Now, I just have to choose which color to get this time, silver or dark blue. I intend to have my silver unit repaired if I know of a friend going to the States so I will have a backup. Or maybe get the iPod Touch. I’m feeling quite lost without my reader right now.