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22/04/2008, 13:25 dave21478 Joined on 04/09/2006 Tarn Posts 247 import Duty from USA? 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.      Report

22/04/2008, 13:59 Pierre ZFP Joined on 12/11/2004 PdC(62)/Luxembourg Posts 1,815 Re: import Duty from USA? 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. Fool me once, shame on you Fool me twice, shame on me Fool me 3 times and you can see a statistical tendency    Report

22/04/2008, 16:53 Roz Joined on 17/02/2008 79 Posts 24 Re: import Duty from USA? 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! This place is like my favourite fudge: mostly sweet with a few nuts!    Report

23/04/2008, 11:48 dave21478 Joined on 04/09/2006 Tarn Posts 247 Re: import Duty from USA? 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. Happy days        Report

23/04/2008, 11:51 Jane and Danny Joined on 23/08/2004 near Cahors, 46 Posts 776 Re: import Duty from USA? 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! specialist flute repair    Report

24/04/2008, 12:16 oscar Joined on 28/02/2008 Posts 63 Re: import Duty from USA? 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!    Report

04/05/2008, 9:58 audio Joined on 04/05/2008 Posts 10 Re: import Duty from USA? 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.    Report

04/05/2008, 12:42 nomoss Joined on 25/07/2007 Languedoc Posts 91 Re: import Duty from USA? 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.    Report

05/05/2008, 21:03 LyndaandRichard Joined on 01/05/2005 Posts 922 Re: import Duty from USA? 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. Your Property in France    Report

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