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I got caught up in this last year when I bought a lens from Hong Kong. The vendor had a track record of understating the value of goods and so was on a watch list. My parcel was held and I was requested (well ordered) to provide a copy of the paperwork (receipt, card statement?? I forget exactly what) to show the purchase price. I wasn't trying cheat and didn't ask them to understate the price. I explained this to Customs (forcefully!!) and provided the paperwork. I had to pay some amount (again - I forget the details) which I did via credit card over the phone. The lens then arrived a couple of days later. Even with the extra charges it was significantly cheaper than buying in Australia.
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