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If i order parts from america will i have to pay customs?

  • 25-04-2011 11:59AM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭


    Basically my brother told me anything that comes from america to europe i need to pay customs on it.But he knows this from airsoft guns.Is it the same for everything?Ordering from lizardlicks btw


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  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 32,865 ✭✭✭✭MagicMarker


    Yes, anything that comes from outside Europe has added charges, although it's possible you could get away with, you won't know unless you try.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,008 ✭✭✭Johnny Storm


    Anything with an invoiced value below 22 Euros is of "negligible value" and does not attract VAT/duty. Above 22 Euros then yes. Whether you will actually be charged can be a bit of a lottery.

    PS don't listen to any BS you may hear about marking it as "gift" - they're not that stupid.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭hdaniel


    Thanks guys:)You know how much it typically is?Percent wise


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    Its normally 21% + e5 handling fee i think.
    I've yet to pay for parts from http://www.akihabarashop.jp/
    If you ask them to mark it as gift, you can receive it customs free upto e45.

    Checkout http://www.arcadeshop.de/ for a euro seller.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 95 ✭✭hdaniel


    PPC wrote: »
    Its normally 21% + e5 handling fee i think.
    I've yet to pay for parts from http://www.akihabarashop.jp/
    If you ask them to mark it as gift, you can receive it customs free upto e45.

    Checkout http://www.arcadeshop.de/ for a euro seller.

    You happen to know how much shipping is on that site?Cant seem to find a definite answer


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,084 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    Just make up an order, go to check out, and go all the way through the steps.
    It'll calculate it for you.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 203 ✭✭RedDragonJack


    It depends on the size and value i think. Also its abit of a lottery .


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