FedEx charges seem high

[Deleted User] · 2021-08-18 08:04:41

Hi guys. So a few days a ordered some foam ear tips for my Sennheiser earphones. I ordered directly from Comply USA. The tips themselves were $25 and I paid $17 for super quick shipping. So $42 which is €35 overall. I got an email today from FedEx looking for €20 for import fees. This seems a bit excessive to me. Anyway I…

18-08-2021 08:04AM

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Hi guys. So a few days a ordered some foam ear tips for my Sennheiser earphones. I ordered directly from Comply USA. The tips themselves were $25 and I paid $17 for super quick shipping. So $42 which is €35 overall. I got an email today from FedEx looking for €20 for import fees. This seems a bit excessive to me. Anyway I can find a breakdown of the fees or challenge it.

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#2 18-08-2021 08:11AM

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VAT is €8-9. The rest is their customs clearance charge. FedEx should have contact details on the email.

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#3 18-08-2021 08:13AM

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There may well be duty payable as well.

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#4 18-08-2021 03:31PM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117770219#Comment_117770219

not for goods under €150.
Vat @ 23% on the landed cost and the customs entry fee. Seems correct or a little below what I would expect (fees were 13.50 + 13.5% vat + €8 vat on goods - about €23.50)

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