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Importing past customs.

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Hi, if I order a Rolex submariner watch into the uk what is the position with customs, two possibilities concer me, either it would be seized as a fake or they would consider it real and give me a large import tax bill.
 

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Yep… that’s the risk! If you order from a good supplier (ie TD on this site) they will send it via triangulated shipping so has a better chance of passing customs. Do not purchase more than two watches at once. Some TD’s offer a replacement if your watch is seized. I don’t think any customs official would consider it real?? When you think of how many packages are sent to the UK every day and customs are more concerned with drugs and arms one watch is more than highly likely to pass through. Do not spend more than you can afford to lose! Good Luck & Welcome to the forum.
 
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