Jacqui Marlin
07-21-2007, 12:15 AM
My laser is in port in Honolulu. I am here in Hilo on a different island. And I am having lots of difficulty solving the problem of clearing customs from a distance. Two major questions come up and if anyone has received a machine out of China perhaps you will have answers.
Customs agent told me he can not find a classification for a laser engraver so I am wondering if anyone has copies of his paperwork with the classification that was used when clearing customs. Obviously machines come into the country so it is just a matter of sorting out how it is classified.
The other question has been raised before and again there is conflicting information. That is the FDA registration number for approving the laser. I have been told it could be up to the clearance agent how it is handled. They can just ignore that it is a laser and allow it in, or they can require lots of paperwork and long delay. What experience has anyone had in getting this approval? Again, they come into the country so it is approved, just need the info and documentation requirements.
I am really hopeful that people here will be able to give me some answers so I can get my new toy to Hilo and get it up and running! Very anxious here.
Customs agent told me he can not find a classification for a laser engraver so I am wondering if anyone has copies of his paperwork with the classification that was used when clearing customs. Obviously machines come into the country so it is just a matter of sorting out how it is classified.
The other question has been raised before and again there is conflicting information. That is the FDA registration number for approving the laser. I have been told it could be up to the clearance agent how it is handled. They can just ignore that it is a laser and allow it in, or they can require lots of paperwork and long delay. What experience has anyone had in getting this approval? Again, they come into the country so it is approved, just need the info and documentation requirements.
I am really hopeful that people here will be able to give me some answers so I can get my new toy to Hilo and get it up and running! Very anxious here.