Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan Cardish wrote: > > 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. Declared value. Which should be what you paid for it. Customs will not like the declared value being set at less than you paid. How to ship is another thread topic. Dennis - -- Experience is a tough teacher. It gives the test before the lesson. - -unknown