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Post by thuynguyen2102 on Jul 5, 2013 20:01:02 GMT -5
Hi,
I am planning on visiting a tropical fish store in michigan. Anyone know if I can import plants, and how much can I buy before I need to pay tax?
Thanks
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2013 20:03:16 GMT -5
Plants are an absolute no no when crossing the border. You need a special and expensive permit to bring plants across... never cross with plants
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Post by Rainbowfish Alan on Jul 5, 2013 20:11:58 GMT -5
Perhaps I just got lucky, but I've crossed 2-3 times with plants. I probably won't do that again.
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2013 20:18:03 GMT -5
Really? did you declare them?
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Post by thuynguyen2102 on Jul 5, 2013 20:38:03 GMT -5
That's too bad, I work in southfield and there are a few tropical fish store on my way back.
Thanks for the info.
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Post by Rainbowfish Alan on Jul 5, 2013 21:16:34 GMT -5
I normally just say I've got aquarium stuff then just answer any specific questions they have. I know on one trip I did mention aq plants. Like I said perhaps I just got lucky. If you are truthful, as far as I know, the worst they will do is confiscate them.
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Post by Admin on Jul 5, 2013 22:57:04 GMT -5
ya that is true, confiscation is the worst that will happen.
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Post by lesfromlakeshore on Jul 5, 2013 23:28:41 GMT -5
I have brought fish back from the states more times then I care to remember and have never had a hard time. Only one time did I bring a plant back and I was lucky because they did not ask what I had, if they would have asked I would have been honest with them as I believe as the others have said that the worst that would have happened is they would confiscate the plant. Now if you try to hide it and they find it you could be fined and I'm sure you would be flagged and watched much more closely every time you cross. Not worth the risk.....
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