What happened to the 'pirated' luggage, clothing, etc...thread?

[okcchris 1]

Am I just missing it somewhere? I clicked on the link earlier and it only said 'file not found'.

My fiance is from Cambodia and I am currently in 'The Kingdom of Wonder' with her. Our interview is next week with hopes of leaving for the US the first week of January. Unfortunately in Cambodia it is extremely hard to buy luggage, clothes, movies, etc. that are not 'knock offs'. For example, today I bought her a North Face jacket, upon bringing it home I realized it has a Nike zipper (obviously a fake), do I need to worry that they will take it from her at the border? I also bought a box set of John Wayne movies only to learn later that there are no 'original' movies sold in Cambodia, are they going to take these from me? I am concerned now that all my luggage and all my fiance's clothing will be confiscated at the border, yet I don't have any other opinions.

I was really hoping to read some more on the subject today but the thread seems to have disappeared. Can we please re-visit this issue or is against the TOS of the site. Moderators?

[EndlessStory 53]

I don't think it will matter but I won't take the pirated movies with me. Doubt they will check whether your clothes are ORIGINAL or not.

I think clothes are fine, hope others that has gone through this before can enlighten you further.

[clairegie 265]

Here ya go:

In many countries, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available. It may be very tempting to get that DVD or knockoff designer item, but it’s also against the law. You should know that if you are caught with pirated or counterfeit items in your luggage, you will lose the items and may have to pay a big fine.

Source: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1468.html

However, I know sometimes they can give exemptions as long as its clearly for personal use only. They wont take all your luggage, just the items that are "unacceptable" to them

[Hank_ 9,174]

I wouldn't worry about the clothes so much but I would not bring the DVDs.

When we came back I left any and all questionable DVDs behind. I like the old saying.... when in doubt... DON'T.

[Phillary 45]

I wouldn't worry unnecessarily. In all of my trips in and out of the US and Australia I have never been checked for those items. Last entry into the US, Custom's didn't even bother with my cat! Maybe spread your dads around your luggage instead of having them clumped all together if you are concerned.

[hope and pray 1]

Am I just missing it somewhere? I clicked on the link earlier and it only said 'file not found'.

My fiance is from Cambodia and I am currently in 'The Kingdom of Wonder' with her. Our interview is next week with hopes of leaving for the US the first week of January. Unfortunately in Cambodia it is extremely hard to buy luggage, clothes, movies, etc. that are not 'knock offs'. For example, today I bought her a North Face jacket, upon bringing it home I realized it has a Nike zipper (obviously a fake), do I need to worry that they will take it from her at the border? I also bought a box set of John Wayne movies only to learn later that there are no 'original' movies sold in Cambodia, are they going to take these from me? I am concerned now that all my luggage and all my fiance's clothing will be confiscated at the border, yet I don't have any other opinions.

I was really hoping to read some more on the subject today but the thread seems to have disappeared. Can we please re-visit this issue or is against the TOS of the site. Moderators?

I am not sure this help you or not. Last year I brought some clothers from Cambodia and most clothes was fake but since to be fine when bring into the states.

[TBoneTX 45,498]

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[okcchris 1]

Thanks everyone for the information!