traveling with Leica M in embrossed Lizard or Snake skin

[Einst_Stein]

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My watch strap has the cow hide embrossed Croc pattern, and I have never had any trouble yet across the border.

Recently I have seen Leica M re-skinned in real exotic Lizard or Snake leather as well as embrossed cowhide with similar patterns. I have read from the camera leather skin vendor saying NEVER travel with exotic leathers, even if it is embrossed cowhide or synthetic.

Any experience traveling with genuine, embrossed, or synthetic exotic animal leather? whether it's camera skin, shose, or bag?          

Edited December 26, 2019 by Einst_Stein

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[frame-it]

1 minute ago, Einst_Stein said:

My watch strap has the cow hide embrossed Croc pattern, and I have never had any trouble yet across the border.

Recently I have seen Leica M re-skinned in real exotic Lizard or Snake leather as well as embrossed cowhide with similar patterns. I have read from the camera leather skin vendor saying NEVER travel with exotic leathers, even if it is embrossed cowhide or synthetic.

Any experience traveling with genuine, embrossed, or synthetic exotic animal leather? whether it's camera skin, shose, or bag?          

for certain SE Asian countries its good to carry the certificate from the shop where you bought it.. dunno about other countries

https://www.cites.org/eng/disc/species.php

example https://www.bagsofluxury.com/guides/cites-certificate-hermes-exotic-leathers-skins/

Edited December 26, 2019 by frame-it

[jaapv]

If you have a really observant customs official it might be impounded and you might be fined when entering the EU, It would be up to you to prove the animal that provided the skin is not a protected species - even if the leather is farmed. However, I would rate the chance of that happening close to zero.

[Einst_Stein]

Never mind. After seeing the real thing, I don't see it's any prettier than the original.