Since Aer Lingus announced service to my airport starting next year, I've been planning a trip, likely this time next year. I'm likely bringing my laptop, my DSLR camera, and of course my phone. The page on revenue.ie
only mentions a personal exemption of 450 Euro, roughly (with today's exchange rate) the same amount in USD, with anything that has a value of more than that being charged a VAT on the entire value of the item.
My question is, given they're my personal property, and I've had them for a couple of years, must I declare them at Customs after I claim my luggage? Does the same apply for the clothes (underwear, shirts, pants) in my checked bag? I would like some clarification in order to calculate how much I should save every month for this trip. I will also ask this question to the Revenue and Customs Department themselves and will share any answer I receive.
