ksazma posted:According to his post, he was not allowed more than 3 outfits. He also argued that folks like Kwayana wears African outfits all the time so they would need more than 3 outfits if they were keen on clean clothes.
If someone brings in used clothing that they clearly own that is one thing. If some one brought in a suit case with African fabrics she would be demanding duty. That is if it is deemed that this was excessive to be used for gift purposes.
Clothing and electronic items are the two areas that Caribbean customs officers focus on because those are the items most likely being brought in for re-sale through the suit case route. If an item is not for personal use, or isn't a gift (and the "reasonable quantity" definition is used here, then the officer has a right to levy duty.
Bisram should prove that there is OFFICIAL customs policy that Indian garb is singled out for special treatment. The fact that Eusi arrives with a suitcase of HIS clothes, is irrelevant to this discussion. If he said that he normally wears Indian attire and these are his personal clothes then this is where a direct comparison can be made.
If some one arrived with a whole set of African fabrics for sale on August Monday you bet that these items would be dutiable.