They automatically confiscate dvds on entry when freight and view them to ensure that they aren't banned, ie rude, and then you can go and claim them back. They don't just take them without paperwork, but you will have to hassle your import agent to give you the form you need to go get them. The guys who view them are friendly enough and have good english so wasn't a problem for us. Finding out where they were was a nightmare and we would never have found them without the help of the Arabic teacher at our school who called the Customs and mediated. If you need help or directions, please pm me. jj