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BRINGING PERSONAL LAPTOPS ABROAD TEMPORARILY Can I bring my own laptop into a foreign country temporarily without paying import duties?

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BRINGING PERSONAL LAPTOPS ABROAD TEMPORARILY Can I bring my own laptop into a foreign country temporarily without paying import duties?

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Yes. A laptop is generally considered to be a “tool of the trade.” Traveling with laptops is common now, so it probably will not be an issue. However, you may be asked to supply documentation that supports your claim of doing work in the country, such as a letter from the foreign company inviting you to do work, or even the address of where you are going. The Department of Commerce’s Trade Information Center has detailed information on tips for business travelers which includes a section entitled “How Do I Take My Laptop Computer, Professional Equipment and Promotional Materials Overseas?” Click here. For additional information on temporary imports, please visit this site maintained by the Michigan District Export Council (non-governmental).