In Reply to: Tax, TRS, imports and wedding dresses posted by Charlz on Saturday, 6. August 2005 at 04:44 Bali Time:
Charlz,
My understanding of the situation is that the TRS and the Customs Service are one and the same. They can check on you quite easily on return to Australia. However, as you have had the goods prior to departure and while overseas their initial price is allowed to be devalued to some extent (can't quite remember the percentage) so you end up being a little in front if you declare. If you choose not to declare then you do run the risk, however small, of being picked up on the way back in.
Cheers
Maverick