Minimum threshold for US import tax on small items?

runswithascript · 10-07-2014 1:58pm #1

I use a USA forwarding address and I have an option to state the value of items in dollars on each package. I have read in different places if the item is valued at less than $25 or $60 there will be no import tax applied although I am not sure what country these people were from, probably Canada.

Do we have a minimum threshold?

slimjimmc · 10-07-2014 2:09pm

dusf wrote: »

I use a USA forwarding address and I have an option to state the value of items in dollars on each package. I have read in different places if the item is valued at less than $25 or $60 there will be no import tax applied although I am not sure what country these people were from, probably Canada.

Do we have a minimum threshold?

So long as he items are for personal use
http://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/leaflets/pn1882.html (Their bolding)

C. Consignments of Negligible Value

Consignments not exceeding an intrinsic value of €150 may be imported from outside the EU without payment of Customs Duty. Intrinsic value is the value of the goods alone and does not include insurance and freight). Consignments not exceeding a total customs value of €22 may be imported without payment of VAT. (Customs value is the value of the goods plus insurance and freight (which includes postage costs (CIF value). However, there is no relief (from Customs Duty, Excise Duty, other duties or VAT) under this negligible value provision for importations of tobacco, tobacco products, alcohol products, perfumes or toilet waters irrespective of their value.
Where the Customs Duty on a consignment of goods amounts to less than €10 it will not be collected. Similarly, VAT liability amounting to less than or equal to €6 will not be collected. No similar rule applies in the case of Excise Duty which will always be collected on products liable to it.

runswithascript · 10-07-2014 2:21pm

slimjimmc wrote: »

So long as he items are for personal use
http://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/leaflets/pn1882.html (Their bolding)

Hmm they are for personal use, and it seems eBay tack on US import charges without asking if the items are for import use.

What is the best way to try and avoid any tax when importing, valuing the item at $9, $149, $0? I am talking about a second-hand 7" tablet.

dudara · 10-07-2014 3:09pm

Moved to Online Buying & Auctions

dudara

runswithascript · 10-07-2014 3:32pm

Mod please merge threads.

Minimum threshold for US import tax on small items?

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