[wrench]

I have seen that when visiting several different countries in Latin America over the last couple of decades where the high duties on electronic imported items like TVs, cell phones, laptops and stereo gear make them very expensive in their domestic market. The idea is to discourage visitors from bringing such things with them to sell. A coworker I know takes 3 or 4 cell phones with her when going back home and basically pays for her airfare with what she makes with the proceeds.