So, “Customs Safe HERMES,” huh? What does that even MEAN? Is there, like, a bulletproof bag that makes it through customs unscathed? Nah, probably not. But here’s the deal, based on what I’ve been, uh, “researching” (aka Googling frantically):
First off, declaration. I know, I know, it sounds *so* official. But honestly, from what I’ve read in some travel blogs, declaring isn’t always the end of the world. Apparently, the *worst* that can happen is you pay some duties. And from what some people are saying, it’s a minimal percentage? I mean, still annoying, but better than getting your bag confiscated, right? (Okay, maybe *not* better, if you’re really good at crying… kidding! Mostly.)
Then there’s the whole “traveling internationally” thing. Like, if you’re bringing your HERMES back from Paris (because, duh, that’s where you’d *get* one, right?) you gotta be careful. Apparently, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents can do stuff without a warrant! Like, search your stuff. Yikes. So, maybe don’t, like, try to smuggle anything else in with your expensive bag. That seems like a bad idea. And maybe keep the receipt handy, just in case.
And then there’s the *other* “Hermes” – HermesLogisticsUSA. Totally different, I know! This is about shipping stuff, not handbags. But, hey, the idea of prohibited items is still relevant. You’re not trying to ship, like, a live animal *inside* your HERMES, are you? (Please say no.) They have a whole list of banned stuff. Read it! (For shipping, not handbag-stuffing).
Oh, and one more thing! If you’re thinking of selling HERMES stuff internationally, Hermes offers some kind of innovative service. Supposedly, it helps retailers and brands get to international customers. I have no idea how it works, but it sounds potentially useful if you’re trying to become a HERMES mogul.
