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Importing Large Item from USA

  • 23-05-2014 11:05am
    #1
    4gs3gs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭


    Hi,
    Due to the price difference and far better quality, I'm considering importing a Husqvarna Ride On Lawn Mower from the USA using a Freight Forwarding service. Has anybody done this before? Any reccomendations on a good freight forwarder? I know about the VAT and all that, but does anybody have any idea how much I'd be looking at for delivery? Thanks!


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  • #2
    Nody
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,375 CMod ✭✭✭✭Nody


    Well I'd guess you'd be looking at around 4 pallet places in size in an ambient container but you can ask these guys for a quotation. I'd guess you're looking at a couple of hundred dollars for it but I'm only involved in full containers from Southern part of the globe so can't really help beyond that.


  • #3
    skelligs
    Closed Accounts Posts: 196 ✭✭skelligs


    Item will be over €660 in value, so full customs declaration will be needed. - That's €50+ vat. Shipping will cost about €300+ vat + local charges + local delivery - Total about €€500.

    Vat will be added to cost + shipping and delivery.

    Duty is 0%

    Then when it comes to servicing, will the right parts be available. f it needs work under warranty, it won;t be handled here etc etc.

    Simply not worth it. Haggle with your local dealer or look for alternatives.


  • #4
    4gs3gs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15 ✭4gs3gs


    skelligs wrote: »
    Item will be over €660 in value, so full customs declaration will be needed. - That's €50+ vat. Shipping will cost about €300+ vat + local charges + local delivery - Total about €€500.

    Vat will be added to cost + shipping and delivery.

    Duty is 0%

    Then when it comes to servicing, will the right parts be available. f it needs work under warranty, it won;t be handled here etc etc.
    !

    Simply not worth it. Haggle with your local dealer or look for alternatives.
    I know my local Authorised Husqvarna Dealer and he told me it wouldn't be a problem servicing it, and after speaking to Husqvarna, they said that they'll honour the warranty if work is needed over here. I know about all the VAT and Import Duty affairs already, but the cheapest quote for shipping I have so far is $1245 and its still saving me money. Anybody know of any cheaper freight forwarders?
    Thanks


  • #5
    RICH KID
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8 ✭RICH KID


    I have had experience with these guys with no probs.

    mason transport dublin
    globalshipping.ie


  • #6
    kaiserrussel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 243 ✭✭kaiserrussel


    RICH KID wrote: »
    I have had experience with these guys with no probs.

    mason transport dublin
    globalshipping.ie

    Hi there RICH KID

    have you shipped items from the US with this company?

    thanks


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