Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > General Motorcycles only > Buying abroad - from the USA

[twpd]

I've found a load of lovely trick bits in the USA for my 800ss racer so, I wanna buy them. What sort of charges am I likely to cop if I order stuff and customs intercept the order?

[domski]

You need to get it listed as used parts or a gift or something - Can't quite remember, but when I was working for Parcel Farce we were always having to collect money off people for the most ridiculous stuff. Normally way way more than the item itself was worth - crazy innit.

[Fiver]

Get them to send it as "product samples" and not parts, and you should be ok.
I fell foul of this before and learnt a harsh lesson
Cy

[twpd]

Thanks guys. Do you think I'd get away with $3000 worth of bling sent as samples?

My credit card is quaking........

[bradders]

gonna be 17.5% of the value plus the cost of admin - last time I did it was about £15

[Fiver]

hehehe you *may* be pushing it a bit..Cos of the value they may pull it in anyway.... id double check your postal insurance for certain.
Maybe even try and get it sent via a courier not USPS.
Cy