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import Duty from USA?

dave21478 22/04/2008, 13:25

Hello, does anyone know how much (or where i could find out) Import duty rates and fees are when ordering from USA?

I have spotted a couple of things on ebay USA that i have been looking for for a long time. Value are around $100 and $300 (60 / 180 € ish)

Its likely to be sent USPS if that makes any difference.

Re: import Duty from USA?

Pierre ZFP 22/04/2008, 13:59

Depends entirely what the object is. There are around 16 000 classifications with rates from 0% to skys-the-limit.

There is more info HERE unfortunately it doesn't give the rates, you have to phone up. Same rates apply to all EU countries. On top of all, you will also be charged VAT.

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Re: import Duty from USA?

Roz 22/04/2008, 16:53
A friend of mine in the US made me an American Indian ceremonial drum. I sent her the cost of the materials and when she posted it she valued it for insurance purposes at $300. What a palaver!!! After much correspondence from the Douanes by letter and emails, explaining what the gift was, etc. I ended up waiting over a month and paying 60 euros when it was finally delivered.. I think it was the value given that caused the hoo-ha! Annoying really, as the materials were a third of that.. but how do you put a value on a handmade and very individual item like that? I've had smaller packages from the US without a problem, but they were valued at under $20. Good luck with your purchases!

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Re: import Duty from USA?

dave21478 23/04/2008, 11:48

Well, the firt item turned up aleady. Car parts with a value of $100 which would have cost me several times that here. Sent USPS and only took 4 days to come from the other side of the planet...Im well impressed.

Evidently no duty to pay as the postie or courier (I dont know who delivered it) just left it on my doorstep today while I was out.

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Re: import Duty from USA?

Jane and Danny 23/04/2008, 11:51

You might find a bill from UPS will turn up later as they pay the duty/TVA for you. That has happened to me a few times.

Danny

EDIT just noticed you wrote USPS - my mistake!

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Re: import Duty from USA?

oscar 24/04/2008, 12:16
I ordered a couple of shirts about a year ago, 20$ each, when they turned up I had to pay 38 euros in duty - not happy!

Re: import Duty from USA?

audio 04/05/2008, 9:58

I have ordered a few things from the US, unfortunately the tax was calculated on the price of the goods AND the postage. This was collected by the shipper UPS or Fedex who were adamant that this was correct.

Perhaps if you ask UPS they can advise of the tax payable.

Re: import Duty from USA?

nomoss 04/05/2008, 12:42

Duty and TVA are charged on the landed, CIF price (cost + insurance + freight).

I usually estimate that goods will cost twice their dollar price, and am then happy if it comes out lower.

Sometimes goods by USPS seem to be missed by the douanes.

Re: import Duty from USA?

LyndaandRichard 05/05/2008, 21:03
We've been lucky with stuff from the US. Bought several Palm Pilots to the value of around $250 US and not been charged any import duty. In all cases, the sender marked the declaration slip as a gift.

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