Official: Your passport please, miss. ?
Female:One second please. It’s in the handbag. Here it is.
O:Have you anything to declare?
F:I’m not sure. I have some gifts for my friends.
O:What are they?
F:Some bottles of perfume and 4 bottles of whisky.
O:Oh, that’s more than we can allow you free. I’m afraid you’ll have to pay some duty on them.
F:All right.
O:Now, would you please open your suitcase for examination?
F:Yes, please.
O:I’m afraid these books are prohibited entry?
F: What can I do with them?
O:You can leave them at our checkroom and pick them up when you leave China.
F:OK.
O:The rest is fine. And please fill in this foreign currency declaration form.
F:Sure. How much do I have to pay for my duty?
O:I’ll let you know in a minute. It’s 42 dollars altogether.
F:Do I pay here?
O: No, you take this duty memo and pay at the window over there.
F: OK. (After a moment she returns and gives the duty memo to the officer) Are there any other customs formalities?
C: No. You're through. I have examined and stamped all your papers. Here you are. Please put them in a safe place. You’ll need them when you leave China. Have nice stay in China.