Customs/X-ray upon international arrival at DMK

[varun]

Hi Guys,

Since I haven't flown/returned from DMK ever since Swampy, do they x-ray baggages upon arrival/after clearing immigration for every passenger?

As I recall, Swampy customs do random x-ray's upon arrival, but not everyone.

I've bought a pair of second-hand speakers in China, but am apprehensive of being knocked up for duty.

What would be the best course of action? Declare the goods?

[yankee99]

Just let them xray they aren't looking for stuff like that. Ive brought all kinds of stuff which was xrayd and never a question. Bring a receipt if you really worried.

[varun]

Cheers. My only apprehension is that the speakers are metal (alluminium alloy-based) , so that might invite their attention.

Having said that, how is customs at DMK upon arrival? Do they do random spot checks?

[crazygreg44]

just walk through green and look happy

[soloman]

I have entered DMK international about 20 times in last 12 months. Never had baggage xrayed. But then again I have only had baggage xrayed at Swampy once out of 50 entries.

[impulse]

I suspect the fact they are second hand would get you waved through, even in the very unlikely event they x-rayed them.

Most of the international travelers I speak with recommend taking anything brand new out of the box to cross a border with it. Pack them carefully, but not in the original box.

[ravip]

Most times, the problem arises if you bring stuff in commercial quantities.

If you bring a electric shaver in its original packing, I guess no country's customs is going to make a fuss. But bring 20... you sure would have an issue.

[thefactoryoutlet]

Hello,

And what if I bring 20 bottles of wine ?

Any idea if they find them ?

Thank you.

[tom21]

in answer to op, they do random x-ray checks at DM.

[Crossy]

Hello,

And what if I bring 20 bottles of wine ?

Any idea if they find them ?

Thank you.

If they do you are in a world of hurt. Smuggling is illegal.