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David Feinberg (Fastradio2)
Junior Member Username: Fastradio2
Post Number: 210 Registered: 4-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 11:30 am: | |
My orders from England have typically been $1,500 to $4,000 USD, with the duty being 2.5% + a $5.00 UPS customs handling fee.... David |
Philip Airey (Pma1010)
Junior Member Username: Pma1010
Post Number: 185 Registered: 7-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 10:52 am: | |
I've ordered from Jeff H. and also from Mike at Superformance. All these orders have been for modest amounts (>$200). I think I've paid UPS duty once when one of these guys needed a company name as part of the importation. Otherwise, everything has been plain sailing. If I was to guess, I'd say it depends on if the item is for personal consumption versus onsale, but it is just a guess. Anyone? |
Eric Eiland (Eric308gtsiqv)
Member Username: Eric308gtsiqv
Post Number: 677 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 10:47 am: | |
Jeff...when I received my order from you recently, the duty charges were very similar in price to Mike's. |
TomD (Tifosi)
Advanced Member Username: Tifosi
Post Number: 3014 Registered: 9-2001
| Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 10:08 am: | |
there is someone on this board I think that has customs and duty experience - hopefully they will chime in |
Mike Fisher (Mikef)
Junior Member Username: Mikef
Post Number: 176 Registered: 11-2001
| Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 10:01 am: | |
Jeff, I have received customs billing from FEDEX on the orders I have received from you. Worked out to be about $10.00 on a $450.00 order, plus a FEDEX fee of $5.00. I understand that it depends on the type of merchandise and the grand total of the shipment. The higher the amount, the percentage goes up. Certainly not expensive. |
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 265 Registered: 4-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 7:49 am: | |
Now now Jeff, Don't make me send you photos of my new gals! BTW, my new dig camera also does three minute videos... You HAVE been warned :-) Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin
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Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
Junior Member Username: Ferrari_uk
Post Number: 165 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 7:44 am: | |
Hi. Thanks for the comments and yes - you sure do need to order more !! :-) |
Steven R. Rochlin (Enjoythemusic)
Member Username: Enjoythemusic
Post Number: 264 Registered: 4-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 7:27 am: | |
Jeff, It all depends on how you mark the UPS/FedEx declaration/import paperwork. Naturally it is less than VAT :-) So far it seems to be very minimal from my orders and i can not recall if i have ever received customs papers for duty owed. Can not find specific info at http://www.customs.ustreas.gov . Maybe importing is free :-) Thanks for reminding me, need to order more from you soon. Enjoy the Drive, Steven R. Rochlin
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Jeff Howe (Ferrari_uk)
Junior Member Username: Ferrari_uk
Post Number: 164 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 6:30 am: | |
Hi all. I think we'd all find it interesting to know what is the general rule in terms of cost when US Customs apply duty in the 'States. We in the UK have nothing on this and I think it would be an interesting area to explore, particularly as many of our spares go 'States-side. Some experiences please... |