Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Duty is based on the price you pay for the goods. I think the first $1000 is taxed at 10%, above that the scheduled rate for camera equipment applies. 15 years ago that was 18%. Bill - -----Original Message----- From: Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Saturday, March 14, 1998 9:12 AM Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica in Hong Kong >At 06:37 PM 14-03-98 +0800, you wrote: >>Steve Hickel wrote: >>> >>> What about customs fees for US buyers mail order???? >>> >>> Steve >>> >> >>US Customs would bill you for the tax based on the declared amount of >>the package. Customs tax would be minimal considering one can save >>US$1000 off a 75mm Summilux or 50mm Noctilux. It would be good to call >>your local Customs office. > >Just curious, but would the tax be based on the declared value, or the U.S. >suggested list value? > >Dan C.