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COMING TO ST. PETE-RED OR GREEN?

 
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scottso69
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 3:56 am    Post subject: COMING TO ST. PETE-RED OR GREEN? Reply with quote

Hello-ill be coming to st.pete in september for 1st time.Staying for 5 days.I am unsure about passing customs.I will have clothes,a digital camera,some cash(under a thousand)but also i would be bringing a diamond ring(value 1,ooo.oo us $).Do i need to write down or declare the ring?Can i just leave it in the small bag i will be carrying?Im not trying to hide anything nor will i be returning with it.I just dont want to get into any trouble if i dont mention it.Can i go thru the green line or do i need to show it?I just want to act correctly.Thank you.scott b.
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danbrew
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:14 am    Post subject: Re: COMING TO ST. PETE-RED OR GREEN? Reply with quote

scottso69 wrote:
Hello-ill be coming to st.pete in september for 1st time.Staying for 5 days.I am unsure about passing customs.I will have clothes,a digital camera,some cash(under a thousand)but also i would be bringing a diamond ring(value 1,ooo.oo us $).Do i need to write down or declare the ring?Can i just leave it in the small bag i will be carrying?Im not trying to hide anything nor will i be returning with it.I just dont want to get into any trouble if i dont mention it.Can i go thru the green line or do i need to show it?I just want to act correctly.Thank you.scott b.


You'll be just fine - go through green. Simply declare the cash you have on the customs form and all will be good. You do not need to declare personal property.
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scottso69
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PostPosted: Fri May 16, 2008 8:52 am    Post subject: COMING TO ST. PETE-RED OR GREEN? Reply with quote

Thank you- I appreciate your time to let me know.Green i go.scott b.
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