Buying in the States was Re: HP analyzer probes

From: Fred N. van Kempen <waltje_at_pdp11.nl>
Date: Wed Jun 30 10:28:04 2004

On Wed, 30 Jun 2004, Teo Zenios wrote:

> I wonder if its is ten times easier getting items into the country then it
> is getting them out (referring to the US)?
That depends whether you're a person or a 'puter :)

There's only import restrictions on people, but almost only export
restrictions on 'puters :)

Did I tell the list about my adventures with a (U.S.) parcel carrier
that had to transport a bunch of VAX 11/750 boards to my address in
Holland? They quoted me import duties here (24%, by the way) over
the total value of US$ 275,000.00.

Why? Because said parcel service's U.S. office droids decided it
*was* an 11/750 they were moving, not just parts.

Yes, I am still fighting that battle.

--f
Received on Wed Jun 30 2004 - 10:28:04 BST