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Subject: Re: Prices of camcorder in Hong Kong? Posted on: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 12:30:42 +0000 (UTC)


"Chris Blunt" wrote in message
news:84lemvcq657i7gnt2hkk0v1b3l2mm3h0vh@4ax.com...
>
> For those in the EU and planning a trip to Asia its worth checking to
> see if you can get a refund of VAT if you buy items to take with you.
>
> I have often claimed a refund of the 17.5% VAT for things I've bought
> in the UK and taken back home to Manila with me. That saving can often
> mean the price works out as low as it could be found anywhere else.
>
And you have naturally declared you goods at the Philippine border to pay
the local VAT..........