crypto import to the UK

[Sylvester, Anthony B.]

> >   Since exporting some of the included programs and sources from
> >   the USA is prohibited under the ARMS TRAFFICKING ACT, this
> >   CD may not be reexported from that respective country.  Importing
> >   it on the other hand is NOT considered arms trafficking!?!  [1]

> >After being selected for a bag & pocket search in the 'Nothing to
declare'
> >channel at UK customs I had to explain this for about 15 mins to 3
officers
> >without a clue between them.

It has been noted by others on this list a number of times previously that
in the US most crypto was removed from the (Department of Defence
controlled) International Traffic in Arms Regulations to the (Department of
Commerce controlled) Export Administration Regulations in November 1996.

Depending on the stuff being carried, explanation of this fact at the right
time and in the right way might be to the advantage of any list member in
the same situation (how likely?).