I can't find an answer to this that is legitimate. Is it legal to sell imported DVD's?

Question

In particular, Chinese DVD's and Box Sets that were MADE in China, NOT copies of discs. I have tried to look at the MPAA website, just not sure exactly what to look for. Any help would be appreciated, especially if anyone can find sources! Thanks

Answer 1

Don't fool yourself. These were not legal copies "made" in China. Those box sets you see floating around Ebay etc are pirated copies.





1. Pirated DVDs are usually being sold at amazing prices, too good to be true sums it up

2. Pirated DVDs may have asian characters on the cover and/or discs.

3. Pirated DVDs are being advertised as all region and the official Asian release

4. Pirated DVDs are those which are not available for purchase from retailers,

ie, seasons of TV series not yet released.

5. Another thing to watch for is the country of origin. For instance I only sell

US releases which ship direct from our USA warehouse, this guarantees legitimacy.

US releases are not available for sale from Australian retail stores (legally anyway),

if a title is advertised as Region 1 and is located outside of the USA it may not be the real thing.

Answer 2

Being Made in China doesn't mean they are authorized copies. An authorized copy is one that is made pursuant to a license from the owner of the content of the cd. That license requires the seller of the copy ot pay royalties for the right to sell the cd. Cheap cds, no matter where they are "made" are likely to be unauthorized and represent a unlawful exploitation of someone's copyright. So, I can't answer your question but you should be suspicious, particularly if you purchased the cd from some flakey place and paid only a portion of the shelf price from a retailer near your home.

Answer 3

no, it is not.



all of the members of MPAA have licensed sellers in your country and those licenses are "exclusive" -- only they have the right to legitimately sell the pictures [or other material] in your country.



no one else has that right, including you.



the Chinese made sets could be confiscated by customs at the border -- unauthorized for sale in your country. And, of course, the shipping manifest and customs declarations will tip them off.

Answer 4

Most DVDs are country-coded, they won't play here if it was made for China. Not sure if it's legal or not, but this restriction will prevent it from becoming an issue. DVDs are mostly made in China, but the ones made for here are made specifically that way.

Answer 5

Um.... you comprehend that little demonstrate they coach on the beginning up of the action picture... the only that talks relating to the FBI warning, and the copyrights... that rather could answer your question desirable there, yet hey, i will answer too... that's against the regulation. you would be advertising a replica of the copyright holders product. there'll be super fines to pay, and damages owed to the copyright holder once you're caught.

Answer 6

I would think if they were obtained through legal means and they are not illegal copies there should be no reason you can't sell them. Of course you do need a merchant license to sell items in some places.

Answer 7

As long as they are sanctioned by the rightful owner of the movie. Your supplier should easily be able to provide you legitimate documentation and contacts of the movie studios to verify.



Otherwise, you may be selling a counterfeit, which can get you in trouble.

Answer 8

yes illegal