REQ: Info on buying from US

m8

Hiya, not sure if this is the correct place to post but need info on tax from buying from the US.

If I purchase from the US by post something for about $200 how much am I likely to be charged vat/tax on this?

fdevine

If it's coming by regular post, then probably unlikely you will get stung (unlikely, but not definite)

If its coming via DHL/UPS or similar courier, then chances are you will face import duty, VAT and handling/admin charge.

On a $400 mp3 player a while back I was done for €85.....so yours, potentially could be around the €50 mark.

m8

Dam I have ordered and it's by UPS.

Looks like I'm gona have to pay another €50 so


I just read in another post that is sent by Shipping Company: USPS I just might be ok and not charged.
Anyone know any different?

ElNino

USPS stands for US Postal Service which means it was shipped by regular mail. Therefore you have a good chance of avoiding paying customs duty.

m8

ElNino wrote:

USPS stands for US Postal Service which means it was shipped by regular mail. Therefore you have a good chance of avoiding paying customs duty.

Guess i will have to wait and se but hope so

Fighting Irish

I've gotten probably around 100 different items from diff places around the world and never had anything stopped by customs

Anyone wanna buy some heroin?

rubadub

Depends on MANY factors, I find business addresses get more through. A large item is more likely to be opened. A strange object can slip through, e.g. €500 earphones might get by while a €100 ipod might not- they can be ignorant of the values.

Some put lower values on the pack (and 3rd party insurance), lower post costs, mark as a gift, pass off as a returned warranty item, you are allowed €45 worth if it is a gift, but that includes post, so if you are posted a €1 pen overnight at €45 then you are liable for tax & duty on the €46 value.

m8

Good news the item came and no charges

Bad news it was D.O.A so I need to have another shipped.:mad:

Oh well here we go again:cool: