Importing a framset to USA - duties charged?
07-07-10, 10:21 AM
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Importing a framset to USA - duties charged?
If you buy a new frameset from an overseas seller are there import duties charged on the transaction?
Any info or where to find the answer would be appreciated.
Any info or where to find the answer would be appreciated.
07-07-10, 10:27 AM
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I went through a US distributor for my Pegoretti and I didn't see any specific import duty on the frameset. However, it was probably buried in the price.
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07-07-10, 10:51 AM
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look up the harmonized tariff schedule. i believe it's 10% on most bike components, should you get caught by customs, that is. same goes for wheels, etc
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I ordered an Eddy Merckx MX Leader frame from the company's distributor in South Africa. I think I had to pay a $35 customs fee. However, I had to pick it up at the airport, and go through paperwork at the customs office first.
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07-07-10, 11:16 AM
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I have looked at the harmonized tariff schedule. There is nothing in the thousands of pages that is harmonized. Totally depends on how the shipper classifies the item.
07-07-10, 05:35 PM
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https://www.usitc.gov/publications/do...er/1001c87.pdf
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07-08-10, 07:51 AM
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Most times you won't, but a lot has to do with how it is shipped. I bought a frame from a store in the UK. It was shipped insured in a simple box and nothing was charged. I have also bought wheels with the same results.
Neither time it was shipped as a frame for sale and such.
Neither time it was shipped as a frame for sale and such.
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Most times you won't, but a lot has to do with how it is shipped. I bought a frame from a store in the UK. It was shipped insured in a simple box and nothing was charged. I have also bought wheels with the same results.
Neither time it was shipped as a frame for sale and such.
Neither time it was shipped as a frame for sale and such.
07-08-10, 11:33 AM
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My Chinese frame and fork got through without any duty. On the customs declaration the frame was listed as "bike part" with a value of $35.
I don't know the legality of misrepresenting products on customs declarations. I got an order from ribble that was listed as a professional samples with no value. It was 6 tires.
I don't know the legality of misrepresenting products on customs declarations. I got an order from ribble that was listed as a professional samples with no value. It was 6 tires.
07-08-10, 08:12 PM
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I just went through this. I bought a frame from Pro Bike Kit, which ships using USPS in the states. USPS, however, does not enforce the duty (which, I believe, is about 3.7%) and just delivers the frame without collecting anything.
07-08-10, 08:21 PM
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actually i take that back. opps
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One frame set will probably go through without inspection, especially if shipped by EMS or marked as sample on the shipping docs. If they inspect the box, you will be in the 10% range. You might need to argue with customs over the classification to get the lowest rate.
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Perhaps there is a minimum value where you have to pay the tax, like $1K or $2K.
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