Wearology
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Help Needed...Info about buying in the US, by Wearology on May 28, 2012 3:18:59 GMT 1, I have been shipping art from America to locations all over the world for the past 15 years and I have never heard of a customs fee. You should ask the vendor to use The United States Postal Service and ask for them to use International Priority Shipping and provide you with the tracking numbers once it is shipped. This service allows the recipient as well as the sender to track the parcel online. The only downside is that the parcel can only be insured up to $650.00.
I have been shipping art from America to locations all over the world for the past 15 years and I have never heard of a customs fee. You should ask the vendor to use The United States Postal Service and ask for them to use International Priority Shipping and provide you with the tracking numbers once it is shipped. This service allows the recipient as well as the sender to track the parcel online. The only downside is that the parcel can only be insured up to $650.00.
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brendan1985
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Help Needed...Info about buying in the US, by brendan1985 on May 28, 2012 5:22:46 GMT 1, Customs only comes into use when something is entering a country not exiting. Either the person who is telling you that is lying or has no idea. They may also be warning you in advance that they are not responsible for any fees incurred when entering your country.And have estimated it to be $80. This is common and the norm.
Customs only comes into use when something is entering a country not exiting. Either the person who is telling you that is lying or has no idea. They may also be warning you in advance that they are not responsible for any fees incurred when entering your country.And have estimated it to be $80. This is common and the norm.
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fairplay1974
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June 2011
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Help Needed...Info about buying in the US, by fairplay1974 on May 28, 2012 10:48:09 GMT 1, What incoterms is the seller offering? This to me would only be something to be discussed in a situation of DDP. But never heard of a US gallery doing that.
What incoterms is the seller offering? This to me would only be something to be discussed in a situation of DDP. But never heard of a US gallery doing that.
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fairplay1974
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Help Needed...Info about buying in the US, by fairplay1974 on May 28, 2012 13:10:12 GMT 1,  No worries mate... International Commercial Terms. DDP - Delivery/Duty paid i.e seller takes care of all costs associated with delivering the goods to the buyer, including local import duties and taxes.
If the seller is asking you to 'cover a portion of customs clearance fees' then this would indicate to me that they are taking care of local fees i.e. sending the goods DDP but asking you to help out with a negotiated portion.
If this is not the case then I'd be very tempted to ask them to clear the matter up, as DDU is normally the way goods are shipped (Delivery duties unpaid) and the buyer simply sorts local taxes/duty with local customs upon arrival. If they've calculated $80 how did they do that? Did they really look up the UK VAT rate and handling costs or is this a fee that they think they will incur over and above local duties you're responsible for? If that's the case then I'd also ask why that is the case and check the handler they are using (as wearology advised). Check they're not pulling a fast one too, as Brendan advised, there will be no fees on the goods exiting the country.
No worries mate... International Commercial Terms. DDP - Delivery/Duty paid i.e seller takes care of all costs associated with delivering the goods to the buyer, including local import duties and taxes. If the seller is asking you to 'cover a portion of customs clearance fees' then this would indicate to me that they are taking care of local fees i.e. sending the goods DDP but asking you to help out with a negotiated portion. If this is not the case then I'd be very tempted to ask them to clear the matter up, as DDU is normally the way goods are shipped (Delivery duties unpaid) and the buyer simply sorts local taxes/duty with local customs upon arrival. If they've calculated $80 how did they do that? Did they really look up the UK VAT rate and handling costs or is this a fee that they think they will incur over and above local duties you're responsible for? If that's the case then I'd also ask why that is the case and check the handler they are using (as wearology advised). Check they're not pulling a fast one too, as Brendan advised, there will be no fees on the goods exiting the country. |
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No worries mate... International Commercial Terms. DDP - Delivery/Duty paid i.e seller takes care of all costs associated with delivering the goods to the buyer, including local import duties and taxes. 
