US Import Duty

nordicstyle · Feb 11, 2009

Too bad the Norwegian customs service stopped falling for the "gift" trick years ago. Internet shopping has become so common the recent years, especially while the dollar was low, that the customs people pretty much know every trick in the book by now. I stopped bothering about these things and realized I can't avoid the 25% VAT long time ago. After all, it's still cheaper than shopping in retail stores most of the time, not to mention you can buy stuff you can't find in stores.

bigbris1 · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by dopey

You are doing the merchant a big disservice by leaving your post up.

Agreed, you have confirmed my earlier suspicions. Thank you.

agavilanes · Feb 11, 2009

Anyone has experience with items shipped from Canada to US? Is there any carrier that doesnt charge duty/customs for such shipments?

bobbers · Feb 11, 2009

Not too long ago I ordered a few meters of fabric from the UK and it was shipped to the US using UPS. When it arrived, there was no amount due to UPS, though I was expecting to pay at least something.

sartort · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by bobbers

Not too long ago I ordered a few meters of fabric from the UK and it was shipped to the US using UPS. When it arrived, there was no amount due to UPS, though I was expecting to pay at least something.
I am curious if they might charge you later? I ordered a pair of shoes once and ~6 months later, I got a bill from DHL for the duties. That was kind of a kick in the pants seeing as I had forgotten all about that possibility. Do FedEx and UPS generally bill for customs after the package has been delivered?

nordicstyle · Feb 11, 2009

Originally Posted by sartort

Do FedEx and UPS generally bill for customs after the package has been delivered?

Yes. All "serious" shipping companies do this.

g-double · Feb 12, 2009

Originally Posted by agavilanes

Anyone has experience with items shipped from Canada to US? Is there any carrier that doesnt charge duty/customs for such shipments?

I used to order quite a bit of hockey equipment from Canada, and I never paid duty/customs on it. Additionally, I didn't pay as much in tax either....

This was roughly 2 years ago, best of luck.

G

bigbris1 · Feb 19, 2009

I was just informed that my next pair of shoes coming from the UK will be shipping via FedEx. Should I be alarmed?

TRINI · Feb 19, 2009

Originally Posted by bigbris1

I was just informed that my next pair of shoes coming from the UK will be shipping via FedEx. Should I be alarmed?

Yes. FedEx will most likely charge you a handling fee.

bigbris1 · Feb 19, 2009

I just hinted to the seller that I would prefer they ship via Royal Mail. Hopefully if I do incur a charge it won't be so much.

jcc123 · Feb 19, 2009

U.S. Customs will tax anything larger than $200 for personal use. In order to avoid such nonesense just ask whoever is sending you the merchandise to put on the customs declaration amount less than $200 U.S. and make sure to label "For personal use".

bigbris1 · Feb 19, 2009

Well, hopefully they take the sale price in the country of origin's currency into account.

NukeMeSlowly · Feb 19, 2009

This thread has got me nervous since I have some Loakes on the way.

What method does Pediwear use to ship to the US?

petitnoblesse · Feb 19, 2009

Not shoes but I had a Charvet made in Paris last year, arrived with an additional $80 duty or so on it, I was unhappy to say the least.

bigbris1 · Feb 19, 2009

Originally Posted by triniboy27

Yes. FedEx will most likely charge you a handling fee.

Just got the Fedex tracking number. I guess if there's a silver lining they are scheduled for delivery tomorrow.

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