michael friedberg Posted February 13, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 13, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) I thought some of you might find my rough calculation interesting. I imported my M8 to the US several years ago, and if I recall there were no import duties but there had to be special clearance for an electronic device. Also, I've ordered camera gear from Asia and there was no customs issue, although the value was much less. But of course this is all academic if no dealer has an X1 to sell. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/112559-cost-of-x1-in-europe-vs-the-us-us-import-analysis/?do=findComment&comment=1224588'>More sharing options...
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bad robot Posted February 17, 2010 Share #2 Posted February 17, 2010 Regarding custom duties. Be aware, that you could get hit with a large bill. Last year I bought a cowboy shirt from the USA (don't ask why) It cost me about $70. A week or so after it was delivered, UPS sent me bill for duy for about £25 extra. Apparently they also charged a huge "admin" fee. I have ordered other items, but were never charged duty. I guess I was unlucky that one time. If I spent $2000 what could I get charged with? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damnsharp Posted February 17, 2010 Share #3 Posted February 17, 2010 That's also my expierence. We bought a custom made baseball glove in USA and the customs costs where quit a bit. Nobody could calculate exactly what we had to pay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stewart Weir Posted February 17, 2010 Share #4 Posted February 17, 2010 Regarding custom duties. Be aware, that you could get hit with a large bill. Last year I bought a cowboy shirt from the USA (don't ask why) It cost me about $70. A week or so after it was delivered, UPS sent me bill for duy for about £25 extra. Apparently they also charged a huge "admin" fee. I have ordered other items, but were never charged duty. I guess I was unlucky that one time. If I spent $2000 what could I get charged with? Ask B+H Photo in New York. Ive bought gear in New York and got through customs but that was back in 2004. You could also check out the governments Custom and Excise web page. Sorry im no help here..! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpmac55 Posted February 17, 2010 Share #5 Posted February 17, 2010 The only advantage I see leaving stateside for Europe is getting the camera right now. The potential hassle is just not worth saving less than two hundred bucks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael friedberg Posted February 18, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted February 18, 2010 With respect, several people who posted here don't understand how duties work. Many countries, like the US, have complicated tariff schedules, with different percentages charged to different goods. Some goods are free. I know antiques, for example, are duty-free when entering the US. If I recall from a few years ago, after researching the tariffs and importing my M8 a camera was also free (but I'm not sure about lenses) to the US. I believe that the EEU differs, because VAT is charged on imports. In addition, most of the carriers process customs on behalf of the importer, and do charge a fee, as described. In the US is it around $25 for FedEx if I recall, but I haven't checked in the past year. So --for the US person the duties are nominal but that's not necessarily true for other countries. Also, much depends on enforcement, which is frankly not necessarily consistent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
farnz Posted February 18, 2010 Share #7 Posted February 18, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) ... I guess I was unlucky that one time. If I spent $2000 what could I get charged with? Digital cameras don't attract import duty in the UK but you'll be liable for VAT. Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjohn Posted February 19, 2010 Share #8 Posted February 19, 2010 If you use FedEx or UPS you will probably be charged a customs brokerage fee. Use the postal service express mail equivalent in the country you are buying from shipped to the US with a tracking number and the USPS does not charge a customs brokerage fee. That has been my experience on several imports. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted February 19, 2010 Share #9 Posted February 19, 2010 If you use FedEx or UPS you will probably be charged a customs brokerage fee. Use the postal service express mail equivalent in the country you are buying from shipped to the US with a tracking number and the USPS does not charge a customs brokerage fee. That has been my experience on several imports. That sounds right to me too... this is my experience as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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