Buying abroad - from the USA

twpd · 11-May-2006, 22:40

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 · 11-May-2006, 22:44

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 · 11-May-2006, 22:50

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 · 11-May-2006, 22:55

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

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

bradders · 11-May-2006, 23:07

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

Fiver · 11-May-2006, 23:09

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

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11-May-2006, 22:40	#1
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 Buying abroad - from the USA 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? Reply

11-May-2006, 22:44	#2
domski DSC Club Member WSB Hero Posts: 9,994 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Devon 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. Reply

11-May-2006, 22:50	#3
Fiver Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 177 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norwich Mood: gutted. 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 Reply

11-May-2006, 22:55	#4
twpd Deceased 02/10/2010 - R.I.P. Ducati Corse Posts: 3,170 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Darlington, Co. Durham Mood: NGRRC Minitwins champion 2007 Thanks guys. Do you think I'd get away with $3000 worth of bling sent as samples? My credit card is quaking........ Reply

11-May-2006, 23:07	#5
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... gonna be 17.5% of the value plus the cost of admin - last time I did it was about £15 Reply

11-May-2006, 23:09	#6
Fiver Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 177 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Norwich Mood: gutted. 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 Reply