Glitter G
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by Glitter G on Jun 14, 2017 15:57:45 GMT 1, I need to ship an Invader Kit to the US, I'm based in Ireland and thinking about using FedEx or UPS. I want to send it fully insured. What is the best way to do it? Will the receiver be charged Tax? It is the first time I'm sending something with this value and I want to be 100% sure that I'm doing it right.
I need to ship an Invader Kit to the US, I'm based in Ireland and thinking about using FedEx or UPS. I want to send it fully insured. What is the best way to do it? Will the receiver be charged Tax? It is the first time I'm sending something with this value and I want to be 100% sure that I'm doing it right.
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by The Jokers Puppet on Jun 14, 2017 19:49:49 GMT 1, most reasonable way of doing it is to onto interparcel.com. You tap in details including dimensions/weight and you will be given a list of couriers to choose from. All will be cheaper than going direct. Most will offer internet tracking/ insurance. I usually use UPS as parcels arrive within 2 days most of the time.Its unlikely the recipient will be taxed in the US. That tends to happen more often coming the other way or going to Canada.
most reasonable way of doing it is to onto interparcel.com. You tap in details including dimensions/weight and you will be given a list of couriers to choose from. All will be cheaper than going direct. Most will offer internet tracking/ insurance. I usually use UPS as parcels arrive within 2 days most of the time.Its unlikely the recipient will be taxed in the US. That tends to happen more often coming the other way or going to Canada.
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Glitter G
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by Glitter G on Jun 14, 2017 19:56:40 GMT 1, most reasonable way of doing it is to onto interparcel.com. You tap in details including dimensions/weight and you will be given a list of couriers to choose from. All will be cheaper than going direct. Most will offer internet tracking/ insurance. I usually use UPS as parcels arrive within 2 days most of the time.Its unlikely the recipient will be taxed in the US. That tends to happen more often coming the other way or going to Canada.
most reasonable way of doing it is to onto interparcel.com. You tap in details including dimensions/weight and you will be given a list of couriers to choose from. All will be cheaper than going direct. Most will offer internet tracking/ insurance. I usually use UPS as parcels arrive within 2 days most of the time.Its unlikely the recipient will be taxed in the US. That tends to happen more often coming the other way or going to Canada. Thanks. Checking UPS website I'm asked about Customs Value and Declare Value as two separate things, not sure what the difference is. Do I need to declare the full value? |
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by The Jokers Puppet on Jun 14, 2017 20:26:01 GMT 1, I have never used the UPS website but customs and declared value should be the same. You can put a lower value on the package so the tax paid will be lower if the seller ends up paying tax (and it will be less likely the lower the value) but bear in mind you will only insured for the value declared. You should make sure the buyer takes responsibility if they want a lower value declared.
I have never used the UPS website but customs and declared value should be the same. You can put a lower value on the package so the tax paid will be lower if the seller ends up paying tax (and it will be less likely the lower the value) but bear in mind you will only insured for the value declared. You should make sure the buyer takes responsibility if they want a lower value declared.
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Iqra'a
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by Iqra'a on Jun 14, 2017 22:22:13 GMT 1, US buyer will not be taxed. Declare value for insurance purposes and you might as well have the same Customs value. Use FedEx or UPS for true coverage and proper handling.
US buyer will not be taxed. Declare value for insurance purposes and you might as well have the same Customs value. Use FedEx or UPS for true coverage and proper handling.
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Glitter G
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by Glitter G on Jun 14, 2017 22:31:56 GMT 1, US buyer will not be taxed. Declare value for insurance purposes and you might as well have the same Customs value. Use FedEx or UPS for true coverage and proper handling.
US buyer will not be taxed. Declare value for insurance purposes and you might as well have the same Customs value. Use FedEx or UPS for true coverage and proper handling. Are you 100% sure the buyer won't pay taxes? |
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by jluhiex on Jun 15, 2017 0:38:48 GMT 1, Just declare the full value and have buyer pay for insurance. It's maybe $100-150usd more.
As far as customs it is a hit or miss. I have had items shipped from Europe, Japan, Taiwan etc.
At most the customs will be $50usd. I've had a $16k item from London get charged $53 customs.
Just declare the full value and have buyer pay for insurance. It's maybe $100-150usd more.
As far as customs it is a hit or miss. I have had items shipped from Europe, Japan, Taiwan etc.
At most the customs will be $50usd. I've had a $16k item from London get charged $53 customs.
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gmidd
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by gmidd on Jun 15, 2017 1:20:44 GMT 1, I've had a ton of packages shipped to me in the US from overseas and have only been charged import tax once and it was through DHL. They delivered the package without me paying anything and just sent me a bill later. I don't think I ever paid it though and think they only sent me like one follow up letter.
I've had a ton of packages shipped to me in the US from overseas and have only been charged import tax once and it was through DHL. They delivered the package without me paying anything and just sent me a bill later. I don't think I ever paid it though and think they only sent me like one follow up letter.
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Laugh Now 10
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by Laugh Now 10 on Jun 15, 2017 7:56:07 GMT 1, US buyer will not be taxed. Declare value for insurance purposes and you might as well have the same Customs value. Use FedEx or UPS for true coverage and proper handling. Are you 100% sure the buyer won't pay taxes?
The U.S. buyer will absolutely be taxed approximately 9% of the declared value of the art going through customs. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay this tax and if they don't they will eventually (maybe even a year later) get a letter in the mail asking for payment remittance. As a seller and buyer, I would assume both parties would want the full value declared (with insurance) just in case something goes wrong. Good luck but both parties need to be protected and U.S. buyers will absolutely pay this tax on foreign purchases coming into the States.
US buyer will not be taxed. Declare value for insurance purposes and you might as well have the same Customs value. Use FedEx or UPS for true coverage and proper handling. Are you 100% sure the buyer won't pay taxes? The U.S. buyer will absolutely be taxed approximately 9% of the declared value of the art going through customs. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay this tax and if they don't they will eventually (maybe even a year later) get a letter in the mail asking for payment remittance. As a seller and buyer, I would assume both parties would want the full value declared (with insurance) just in case something goes wrong. Good luck but both parties need to be protected and U.S. buyers will absolutely pay this tax on foreign purchases coming into the States. |
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gmidd
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by gmidd on Jun 15, 2017 13:42:02 GMT 1, Are you 100% sure the buyer won't pay taxes? The U.S. buyer will absolutely be taxed approximately 9% of the declared value of the art going through customs. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay this tax and if they don't they will eventually (maybe even a year later) get a letter in the mail asking for payment remittance. As a seller and buyer, I would assume both parties would want the full value declared (with insurance) just in case something goes wrong. Good luck but both parties need to be protected and U.S. buyers will absolutely pay this tax on foreign purchases coming into the States.
Not sure where in the states you live, but I've only been hit with a customs charge one time out of well over 200 packages coming from overseas over the last 10 years using pretty much every carrier, so I wouldn't say that they'll "absolutely have to pay taxes". From my experience there's a good chance they won't be charged.
As a recent example, I had a $2k Pure Evil canvas shipped to me from overseas a couple months back which was declared full value and insured and I didn't pay a dime for import tax.
Are you 100% sure the buyer won't pay taxes? The U.S. buyer will absolutely be taxed approximately 9% of the declared value of the art going through customs. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay this tax and if they don't they will eventually (maybe even a year later) get a letter in the mail asking for payment remittance. As a seller and buyer, I would assume both parties would want the full value declared (with insurance) just in case something goes wrong. Good luck but both parties need to be protected and U.S. buyers will absolutely pay this tax on foreign purchases coming into the States. Not sure where in the states you live, but I've only been hit with a customs charge one time out of well over 200 packages coming from overseas over the last 10 years using pretty much every carrier, so I wouldn't say that they'll "absolutely have to pay taxes". From my experience there's a good chance they won't be charged. As a recent example, I had a $2k Pure Evil canvas shipped to me from overseas a couple months back which was declared full value and insured and I didn't pay a dime for import tax. |
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by bone on Jun 15, 2017 14:05:00 GMT 1, The U.S. buyer will absolutely be taxed approximately 9% of the declared value of the art going through customs. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay this tax and if they don't they will eventually (maybe even a year later) get a letter in the mail asking for payment remittance. As a seller and buyer, I would assume both parties would want the full value declared (with insurance) just in case something goes wrong. Good luck but both parties need to be protected and U.S. buyers will absolutely pay this tax on foreign purchases coming into the States. Not sure where in the states you live, but I've only been hit with a customs charge one time out of well over 200 packages coming from overseas over the last 10 years using pretty much every carrier, so I wouldn't say that they'll "absolutely have to pay taxes". From my experience there's a good chance they won't be charged. As a recent example, I had a $2k Pure Evil canvas shipped to me from overseas a couple months back which was declared full value and insured and I didn't pay a dime for import tax.
The U.S. buyer will absolutely be taxed approximately 9% of the declared value of the art going through customs. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay this tax and if they don't they will eventually (maybe even a year later) get a letter in the mail asking for payment remittance. As a seller and buyer, I would assume both parties would want the full value declared (with insurance) just in case something goes wrong. Good luck but both parties need to be protected and U.S. buyers will absolutely pay this tax on foreign purchases coming into the States. Not sure where in the states you live, but I've only been hit with a customs charge one time out of well over 200 packages coming from overseas over the last 10 years using pretty much every carrier, so I wouldn't say that they'll "absolutely have to pay taxes". From my experience there's a good chance they won't be charged. As a recent example, I had a $2k Pure Evil canvas shipped to me from overseas a couple months back which was declared full value and insured and I didn't pay a dime for import tax. I never get hit with a tax bill. I think Fedex sent me a tax bill one time before, which I don't think I ever paid. |
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Iqra'a
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by Iqra'a on Jun 16, 2017 15:08:49 GMT 1, The U.S. buyer will absolutely be taxed approximately 9% of the declared value of the art going through customs. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay this tax and if they don't they will eventually (maybe even a year later) get a letter in the mail asking for payment remittance. As a seller and buyer, I would assume both parties would want the full value declared (with insurance) just in case something goes wrong. Good luck but both parties need to be protected and U.S. buyers will absolutely pay this tax on foreign purchases coming into the States. Not sure where in the states you live, but I've only been hit with a customs charge one time out of well over 200 packages coming from overseas over the last 10 years using pretty much every carrier, so I wouldn't say that they'll "absolutely have to pay taxes". From my experience there's a good chance they won't be charged. As a recent example, I had a $2k Pure Evil canvas shipped to me from overseas a couple months back which was declared full value and insured and I didn't pay a dime for import tax.
Never have I ever been charged for having art (or anything really) shipped to the US. Hell, some states don't even have Tax on purchases made across state lines.
The U.S. buyer will absolutely be taxed approximately 9% of the declared value of the art going through customs. It is the buyer's responsibility to pay this tax and if they don't they will eventually (maybe even a year later) get a letter in the mail asking for payment remittance. As a seller and buyer, I would assume both parties would want the full value declared (with insurance) just in case something goes wrong. Good luck but both parties need to be protected and U.S. buyers will absolutely pay this tax on foreign purchases coming into the States. Not sure where in the states you live, but I've only been hit with a customs charge one time out of well over 200 packages coming from overseas over the last 10 years using pretty much every carrier, so I wouldn't say that they'll "absolutely have to pay taxes". From my experience there's a good chance they won't be charged. As a recent example, I had a $2k Pure Evil canvas shipped to me from overseas a couple months back which was declared full value and insured and I didn't pay a dime for import tax. Agreed - I travel quite a bit and have the galleries send the pieces I've purchased to US all the time. Specifically, Ireland - I had a $3000 painting sent from Dublin to my place in DC (through FedEx I think) and was not charged a dime. Same situation with purchases from the UK. Never have I ever been charged for having art (or anything really) shipped to the US. Hell, some states don't even have Tax on purchases made across state lines. |
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Glitter G
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by Glitter G on Jun 16, 2017 23:59:05 GMT 1, Thanks for all the info, after multiple emails with all agreed and the kit was packed, double boxed and ready to post... the buyer has disappeared!
Thanks for all the info, after multiple emails with all agreed and the kit was packed, double boxed and ready to post... the buyer has disappeared!
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Shipping from Ireland to US advice, by Iqra'a on Jun 18, 2017 8:14:31 GMT 1, Thanks for all the info, after multiple emails with all agreed and the kit was packed, double boxed and ready to post... the buyer has disappeared!
Give the buyer a week to respond, maybe something came up?
Good luck with everything
Thanks for all the info, after multiple emails with all agreed and the kit was packed, double boxed and ready to post... the buyer has disappeared! It happens - Personally, I never start packing (or buying packing material) for art sold until payment comes through. Give the buyer a week to respond, maybe something came up? Good luck with everything |
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