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Importing electronic goods from USA

  • 05-04-2010 8:16pm
    #1
    DubTony
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,267 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone know what (if any) import duties are payable if I import goods from the USA.

    The product I'm looking at comes from an American manufacturer but isn't available outside the USA.


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  • #2
    Digitaljunkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 349 ✭✭Digitaljunkie


    Yes their is, start here http://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/index.html

    Theirs a few taxes you will pay on the items customs tax vat etc.

    Remember their leckie is 110 volt so you got to check if they supply 230 volt versions which is the eu standard.


  • #3
    RUDOLF289
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 794 ✭✭✭RUDOLF289


    Hello Dubtony,

    If you can detail the product you intend to import, I can have a look at the tariff classification and the rate of duty.

    If it is just for private use, there probably are no issues to take into account, however, if the item is for re-sale in Ireland you have to take the CE mark into consideration. Without a CE mark customs is liable to stop the product from coming in.

    Cheers,
    Rudolf289


  • #4
    I Drink It Up!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 367 ✭✭I Drink It Up!


    Hi there, is there a public accessible website where I can get more information on tariffs and the general practices of the C&D people? Thanks.


  • #5
    RUDOLF289
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 794 ✭✭✭RUDOLF289


    I Drink It Up! wrote: »
    Hi there, is there a public accessible website where I can get more information on tariffs and the general practices of the C&D people? Thanks.

    Hello Drinkitup,

    who do you mean by the "C&D people" ?

    Thanks,
    Rudolf289


  • #6
    I Drink It Up!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 367 ✭✭I Drink It Up!


    RUDOLF289 wrote: »
    Hello Drinkitup,

    who do you mean by the "C&D people" ?

    Thanks,
    Rudolf289

    Hi Rudolf289,

    by "C&D" I am referring to the Customs and Duties......

    Cheers.


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  • #7
    RUDOLF289
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 794 ✭✭✭RUDOLF289


    Hello Idrinkitup,

    Please see attached document which I hope will answer most of your questions. I would be happy to help you sort out proper customs classification and duty rates. Feel free to PM me with any further details

    Cheers,
    Rudolf289


  • #8
    I Drink It Up!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 367 ✭✭I Drink It Up!


    RUDOLF289 wrote: »
    Hello Idrinkitup,

    Please see attached document which I hope will answer most of your questions. I would be happy to help you sort out proper customs classification and duty rates. Feel free to PM me with any further details

    Cheers,
    Rudolf289

    Thanks for that, Rudolf!

    Fortunately, the products I am dealing with are very compact, very easy to pack and ship.

    The Chinese Seller has said that they prefer to do UPS or DHL, and that this is CHEAPER than 6 weeks at Sea.

    Does that make sense to you?

    Why would it cost less to send 40KG via UPS than via Sea?:confused:

    Thanks, as ever.


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