jjjjuin Posted September 10, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 10, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I ordered four 50mm .95 from Germany to U.S. Do U.S Custom charge me any duty ? any one had similar experience are welcomed. thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 Hi jjjjuin, Take a look here question regarding to Custom. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
I.H.G. Posted September 10, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 10, 2009 You bet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted September 10, 2009 Share #3 Posted September 10, 2009 I know this might be a novel suggestion, but US Customs here, might be a good place to start. Its full of all sorts of good stuff you as an importer will be deemed to be aware of. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_n Posted September 10, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 10, 2009 There is a long thread on this topic here. Unfortunately I don't have the time to look for it right now but the general gist was no import duties on still camera equipment coming in to the US. There were screen shots in the thread from the relevant pages in the US harmonized tariff schedule to support it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted September 10, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 10, 2009 If you have one sent to me as a gift I'll pay the customs on it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twittle Posted September 11, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 11, 2009 I ordered four 50mm .95 from Germany to U.S. Do U.S Custom charge me any duty ? any one had similar experience are welcomed. thanks I've had several things shipped to me in the US from overseas, and I've been charged duty a couple of times. It's really hit and miss. With an order like the one you've placed, it would be safe for you to expect to pay a fair amount in duty; if you don't get charged, consider yourself lucky. Duty on camera lenses could be up to 20% of the value of the items. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted September 11, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 11, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) One thing that might effect you is the method of transport. Into Aus, regular mail gets scanned and tested (contraband) but I doubt there is a customs inspector for every parcel. When you use a freight forwarder, or a courier, they are likely to have an accounting package linked to customs declarations and valuations, and (unless they want to pay the deemed duties well actually GST, on your behalf:D) they will make sure they collect from you plus a valuation charge before clearing the parcel through to their domestic couriers. They dont care if your parcel sits on their shelves till you pay. Be worth going through your local customs site then hopping on the phone to customs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
twittle Posted September 11, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 11, 2009 One thing that might effect you is the method of transport. Most definitely. But it's doubtful that four Noctiluxes would be sent via parcel post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted September 11, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 11, 2009 You can lead a goat to water but you cant always squeeze blood out of it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.