Bill W Posted December 16, 2016 Share #21 Posted December 16, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Are there import duties if one lives in the USA and buys online from HK? I have bought some small items in the past but they were from Japan. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bill W Posted December 16, 2016 Share #22 Posted December 16, 2016 I actually found by Googling that there is a 2.3% duty on imported photography lens. There is also a merchandise fee for items over $2500. On a $6,000 lens the fees totaled $163. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share #23 Posted December 16, 2016 Anyone else purchased lenses in HK: How did th experience work out for you? Was the import duty too onerous? Would you buy again there? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted December 17, 2016 Share #24 Posted December 17, 2016 I actually found by Googling that there is a 2.3% duty on imported photography lens. There is also a merchandise fee for items over $2500. On a $6,000 lens the fees totaled $163. Morning Bill its amazing what you can find out on Google...............I use it all the time :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted December 17, 2016 Share #25 Posted December 17, 2016 Anyone else purchased lenses in HK: How did th experience work out for you? Was the import duty too onerous? Would you buy again there? Thanks Mate...........Ive bought many items from HK. You send them money via PayPal and they send you the lens. When it arrives you pay any due taxes to the shipper and off you pop and play with your new toy.............easy :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rriley Posted December 17, 2016 Share #26 Posted December 17, 2016 Anyone else purchased lenses in HK: How did th experience work out for you? Was the import duty too onerous? Would you buy again there? Thanks Yes, lots! No problems at all. Duty and import fees from DHL are minimal, savings vs USA are substantial. For USA buyers, the UK was another good alternative when sterling was collapsing vs the US dollar but now the UK prices have been adjusted a bit but probably also worth checking on as an alternative resource. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted December 17, 2016 Share #27 Posted December 17, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) its amazing what you can find out on Google...............I use it all the time :) Evidently except when you post questions or start threads here. Jeff 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted December 17, 2016 Share #28 Posted December 17, 2016 Evidently except when you post questions or start threads here. Jeff lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share #29 Posted December 17, 2016 Anybody had bad experience buying in HK? Were you able to resolve the difficulties? I am trying to build up the courage to buy from there. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay B Posted December 17, 2016 Share #30 Posted December 17, 2016 Bought two new M lenses from HK and had them shipped to the US. 90 Macro & a 50 'lux. Both brand new and fully covered by Leica warranty service in New Jersey, if necessary. Cost was 38% cheaper than B&H. I have also purchased other RF lenses & cameras from HK. Never have had any customs or merchandise fees assessed by any agency. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share #31 Posted December 17, 2016 Hi, Jay: sounds like it worked out well for you! Would you be willing to share the name of the stores in HK? It would be nice to know the name of a store which satisfied its customer so well. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 17, 2016 Share #32 Posted December 17, 2016 I actually found by Googling that there is a 2.3% duty on imported photography lens. There is also a merchandise fee for items over $2500. On a $6,000 lens the fees totaled $163. Actually, there are no import duties on still cameras or lenses in the US. UPS (sometimes or always?) charges a $75 fee, but other courier service and EMS does not. _______________ Alone in Bangkok essay on BURN Magazine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share #33 Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) Anybody else have experiences buying in Hong Kong and shipping to you in US or Europe or ? It would be great to hear more viewpoints. Edited December 17, 2016 by Docderm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NEIL-D-WILLIAMS Posted December 17, 2016 Share #34 Posted December 17, 2016 Anybody else have experiences buying in Hong Kong and shipping to you in US or Europe or ? It would be great to hear more viewpoints. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/253192-leica-sl-image-thread-post-your-examples-here/?p=3168489 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffWright Posted December 17, 2016 Share #35 Posted December 17, 2016 Anybody else have experiences buying in Hong Kong and shipping to you in US or Europe or ? It would be great to hear more viewpoints. Several purchases over the years from reputable Hong Kong dealers. No problems. They usually use FedEx or postal services for delivery, both of which are good at not applying the incorrect import duties that UPS loves to collect. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share #36 Posted December 18, 2016 Hi, JeffWright Thanks for sharing your experience. Would you be willing to share with us the names of the reputable dealers in HK Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffWright Posted December 18, 2016 Share #37 Posted December 18, 2016 p Hi, JeffWrightThanks for sharing your experience.Would you be willing to share with us the names of the reputable dealers in HKThanks PM sent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay B Posted December 18, 2016 Share #38 Posted December 18, 2016 Hi, Jay: sounds like it worked out well for you! Would you be willing to share the name of the stores in HK? It would be nice to know the name of a store which satisfied its customer so well. Thanks PM sent Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rriley Posted December 18, 2016 Share #39 Posted December 18, 2016 Would you be willing to share with us the names of the reputable dealers in HK Thanks Ffordes, for one! Just make sure that you know what the export price is (ex VAT). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docderm Posted December 18, 2016 Author Share #40 Posted December 18, 2016 (edited) Hi, Is Ffordes a HK or a UK Store? I did a Google search and found http://ffordes.co.uk Edited December 18, 2016 by Docderm Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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