Ordering stuff from Europe etc.
09-18-25 | 05:47 PM
#126
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In Canada, the onus is one the sender, say me, to fill out documentation, take photos, calculate the tariff fees, and pay before getting a shipping quote. Thus, it's a non starter, I won't ship to the US under these conditions. You won't pay extra upon delivery but your bill of sale will be 35% higher, if you're willing. This only applies to your northern neighbour.
09-18-25 | 06:03 PM
#127
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In Canada, the onus is one the sender, say me, to fill out documentation, take photos, calculate the tariff fees, and pay before getting a shipping quote. Thus, it's a non starter, I won't ship to the US under these conditions. You won't pay extra upon delivery but your bill of sale will be 35% higher, if you're willing. This only applies to your northern neighbour.
09-18-25 | 06:57 PM
#128
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My question would be this…for factories built in the US by foreign companies (not because it is cheaper, but goodwill), will they need to pay the tariffs for imported producer parts (capital goods) to employ American workers?
And for American companies who built factories elsewhere, do they pay tariffs since their goods are made elsewhere in “tariffed” countries (like the deserted island).
And for American companies who built factories elsewhere, do they pay tariffs since their goods are made elsewhere in “tariffed” countries (like the deserted island).
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09-18-25 | 08:05 PM
#129
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My question would be this…for factories built in the US by foreign companies (not because it is cheaper, but goodwill), will they need to pay the tariffs for imported producer parts (capital goods) to employ American workers?
And for American companies who built factories elsewhere, do they pay tariffs since their goods are made elsewhere in “tariffed” countries (like the deserted island).
And for American companies who built factories elsewhere, do they pay tariffs since their goods are made elsewhere in “tariffed” countries (like the deserted island).
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09-18-25 | 08:22 PM
#130
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Bikes: 1984 Chas Roberts Audax tubing?, 1985 Roberts SLX, Mercian 531, 1984 Torpado SLX, 1981/82 Peugeot PSV-10, 1978 Charlie Roberts full touring, 1970 Charlie Roberts 531 road.
Before the tariffs kicked in, I ordered tires from Grand Bois, FMB, tubes from E. Dubie, and whatever Veloflex I could find. Everything arrived without any added tariffs. I have a Mercian frameset 531c that I bought without a good inspection, with a dimpled down tube. It finally rusted and became unrideable. Could have sent it to Mercian, then they went out of business, then they were resurrected, and still I didn’t ship, and now the tRump tariffs. A life lesson, don’t wait!
09-19-25 | 01:29 PM
#131
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Reading it again, I see what you mean. It reasonably sounds like Walmart is saying "don't pay the fees if the seller contacts you", as in Walmart will pay the fees and the buyer should not pay. On my first reading, it sounded like the outcome was that there might be import fees, but that the buyer should square up with Walmart and not the seller directly. The confusion is almost worse than the actual fees because it's like "import fee roulette" where the carrier contacts you with a surprise number once the item shows up. If you do get your Walmart item, let me know if they hit you with an additional fee. I have no issue buying through that website rather than eBay if it saves money.
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09-19-25 | 01:53 PM
#132
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That's great to hear. I'd like to grab a couple sets of Michelin tires for my Raleigh three speeds. They're a huge step up from the discount Kendas common here in the USA. I wish a US-based shop would carry these Michelin tires, but no one has so far.
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09-19-25 | 02:34 PM
#133
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My question would be this…for factories built in the US by foreign companies (not because it is cheaper, but goodwill), will they need to pay the tariffs for imported producer parts (capital goods) to employ American workers?
And for American companies who built factories elsewhere, do they pay tariffs since their goods are made elsewhere in “tariffed” countries (like the deserted island).
And for American companies who built factories elsewhere, do they pay tariffs since their goods are made elsewhere in “tariffed” countries (like the deserted island).
On the question about American overseas factories, while it varies with the types of product, many US companies use contract manufacturers rather than set up factories that they own. This allows them to avoid start up costs, and to shift production locations as needed any number of reasons. For example, Apple products come from Foxconn and others. Nike uses a similar model. Same holds for the bike companies.
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09-20-25 | 08:32 AM
#135
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09-20-25 | 01:43 PM
#136
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09-25-25 | 02:27 PM
#137
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Update: Pedals arrived today (11 days from order to delivery), no extra fees charged. I'm not quite sure who the final carrier was but tracking seemed to be supplied by UniUni.
09-25-25 | 03:34 PM
#138
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1987 Crest C'dale, 1987 Basso Gap, 1992 Rossin EL, 1990 Van Tuyl, 1985 Trek 670, 2003 Pinarello Surprise, 1990ish MBK Atlantique, 1987 Peugeot Isoard, 1987 Nishiki Tri-A, 1981 Faggin, 1996 C'dale M500, 1984 Mercian Pro, 1982 AD SuperLeicht, 1985 Massi ?, 1988 Daccordi Griffe , 1989 Fauxsin MTB, 1981 Ciocc Mockba, 1992 Bianchi Giro, 1977 Colnago Super, 1971 Raleigh Internat'l, 1998 Corratec U+D, 1991 Peugeot Slimestone, 1987 Bianchi Volpe, 1995 Trek 750
09-29-25 | 06:35 PM
#141
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Bikes: 1984 Chas Roberts Audax tubing?, 1985 Roberts SLX, Mercian 531, 1984 Torpado SLX, 1981/82 Peugeot PSV-10, 1978 Charlie Roberts full touring, 1970 Charlie Roberts 531 road.
Finally got registered with DHL, and was able to use their tariff estimating page. Since I was interested in another order of E. Dubied TPU tubes, and that’s their carrier choice. Here’s some screenshots of what I got, an order of $90.00 would generate 13.50 in duties, and a 17.00 paper charge. I don’t know if the paper charge stays the same on a more expensive order.
10-01-25 | 08:11 AM
#142
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I got a set of chainrings from them, via Walmart, that arrived promptly and without any additional fees.
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10-04-25 | 06:48 PM
#143
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Tires arrived fine from Wal Mart marketplace. Thumbs up from me.
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11-07-25 | 12:27 PM
#145
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I needed an unusual bottom bracket to swap a group from an old Serotta Colorado to Grandis frameset and took a chance on ordering from a Taiwan eBay seller. The item arrived in 16 days with no tariff/duty due from me. YMMV, but this worked out for me. The package seemed to have been shipped from Taiwan to a U.S. intermediary, then sent via USPS within the U.S.
Now wondering how I would fare ordering a couple of items from Grand Bois in Japan. I think they usually ship by DHL, so I imagine I would have to pay the tariff (15%?) upon delivery.
Now wondering how I would fare ordering a couple of items from Grand Bois in Japan. I think they usually ship by DHL, so I imagine I would have to pay the tariff (15%?) upon delivery.
