Apparently my M9-P will be auctioned by US Customs. :(

[ianman]

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On 10/1/2019 at 12:17 AM, leicabug said:

You need to call international UPS customer service and give them your either a tax ID or social security number.

That is exactly the issue outlined in the very first message of the thread.

On 9/29/2019 at 6:59 PM, rivi1969 said:

they asked me for my TAX ID or Social Security number which I don't have because I don't even live in the US

Why do people not read what is written in the threads before replying!??

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[Herr Barnack]

On 10/2/2019 at 9:49 AM, ianman said:

That is exactly the issue outlined in the very first message of the thread.

Why do people not read what is written in the threads before replying!??

Because it's more fun this way!  😁

[Guest Nowhereman]

There is currently no import duty on "cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers" (HS 9002.11.60.00). I have bought a Leica lens and a camera from a dealer in the UK and was not charged any import duty in either case, nor asked for my social security number, despite the value being more than $2,500. On the lens I bought I had the misfortune of being charged a (rip-off) customs clearance fee by UPS, which was not charged by the other carrier. 

As stated in another thread, in a current US trade dispute with the EU, there is a 25% duty announced by the US to go into effect on October 18, which apples to German cameras and lenses, unless the EU and the US  negotiate a resolution in the meantime. 

[mmradman]

8 hours ago, Nowhereman said:

There is currently no import duty on "cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers" (HS 9002.11.60.00). Snip...

As stated in another thread, in a current US trade dispute with the EU, there is a 25% duty announced by the US to go into effect on October 18, which apples to German cameras and lenses, unless the EU and the US  negotiate a resolution in the meantime. 

Or current president joins Nixon club.

[rivi1969]

9 hours ago, Nowhereman said:

There is currently no import duty on "cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers" (HS 9002.11.60.00). I have bought a Leica lens and a camera from a dealer in the UK and was not charged any import duty in either case, nor asked for my social security number, despite the value being more than $2,500. On the lens I bought I had the misfortune of being charged a (rip-off) customs clearance fee by UPS, which was not charged by the other carrier. 

As stated in another thread, in a current US trade dispute with the EU, there is a 25% duty announced by the US to go into effect on October 18, which apples to German cameras and lenses, unless the EU and the US  negotiate a resolution in the meantime. 

So now Leica prices will go up an additional 25%? Glad I only paid 1.5% For my M9P...

[AndreasG]

vor 5 Minuten schrieb rivi1969:

So now Leica prices will go up an additional 25%

No, the 25% are put on the transfer price (cost of goods plus shipping) from Germany to the US, which is substantially lower than the US retail price.

Edited October 8, 2019 by AndreasG

[jev]

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There should not be any tax on cameras in the USA

I dod it multiple times, even shipping Noctilux 095

[rivi1969]

36 minutes ago, jev said:

There should not be any tax on cameras in the USA

I dod it multiple times, even shipping Noctilux 095

Well, but there is, at least those like me who recently bought those refurb Leicas had to pay taxes. 🤔