Import Duties and Taxes

[dav3]

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Dear Forum members,

Does anyone know if i have to pay import taxes on a Leica m11 I'm looking at  from germany to the US?

This is the only info i found:

"As of my last update in January 2022, many digital cameras are classified under HTS code 8525.80.80. The duty rate for this classification is generally free, meaning there is no customs duty imposed on these items."

...does that mean no import tax when i buy a 7000$ m11?

Thank you in advance for your help!

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[jaapv]

And you can reclaim VAT. The warranty will not be honoured by Leica USA but will have to run through Wetzlar.

[dav3]

Has anyone done it in germany yet? Whats the tax return rate?

[jdlaing]

Do I have to pay import tax from Germany to USA?

 

 

Do I have to pay duty on items shipped to the US? Yes. Any goods valued over $800 USD (de minimis value) are subject to import duty tax. However, items valued below $800 are exempt from duty, unless they fall under the De Minimis exception list.Sep 3, 2023

[jaapv]

22 minutes ago, dav3 said:

Has anyone done it in germany yet? Whats the tax return rate?

Normally the shop will not charge VAT on exports. However, check.