Customs (international purchase)
I've never dealt with this before. Any y'all have an idea how expensive this could be on a $64.50 shipment?
Also, how is this paid? Does the delivery driver collect it, or is it paid prior to release by customs?
Also, how is this paid? Does the delivery driver collect it, or is it paid prior to release by customs?
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would help if ya told us all about it 0 -
I ship hundreds of things internationally every year. What is it, and are you shipping it, or receiving it?
Merc0 -
Wellllll, ya see, it's like this.
I recently decided to revisit the dark ages of photography and acquired a nearly pristine Graflex "Baby" Speed Graphic with the prized (by me) Graflock back. Said camera came with two 2x3 sheet film holders as well as the RH8 120 roll film holder. Being anal retentive, I've been scrounging for a better film back such as the Mamiya RB67 or a Horseman. I found an ebay seller in Japan with a Horseman in EXC condition for $66.45 and $10.95 shipping. I've also found an RB67 back here stateside, but it's nearly double the price with $20 shipping. Since the Horseman is considered equal to, if not better than, the Mamiya I'd rather it. Which I buy is going to hinge on whether or not customs more than doubles the cost of the Horseman.0 -
Most import regulations only apply to goods imported for commercial purposes. Most goods imported for personal use are not subject to duty unless their value exceeds $2000. Lots of people import camera equipment from overseas, and I don't think the duty exceeds 5% in any case. 0 -
That's better than I had expected. Thanks Mark. 0 -
Mark Christian is correct. 
If it is under $2,000, you'll have no duties.
Merc0 -
well i have had some fees attached to small purchases from chinee that did not show on the sale billing but on the ticket delivered with the purchase ????( yabe) 50cts...not a bigee but what they were and how many thousand purchases can add up 0
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