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Duty fee or Duty Free?

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  • 09-11-2006 6:10pm
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    Dylan_James
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    Hi all,

    Again I turn to this board for help and advise as you have served me well in the past.

    About a month ago i got an iriver from a seller in new york on eBay. just yesterday i get a invoice from Fedex asking for 40euro for duty fees (payment due immediately i am told by Fedex). I am just wondering is this just because I bought something from the USA or is it because of the price/value of the item? I have bought plenty of stuff from eBay before but never from the USA, always Hong Kong or UK. Anyone who can explain customs and dutys charges please let me know.


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    Ruu_Old
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    Anywhere outside the EU afaik, you might have duty to pay on the item. It is calculated on the value of the item I believe.


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    mcaul
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    Fees due for all product from outside EU = Duty on item cost + cost of delivery. Vat on total of duty + delivery charge + cost of item.

    If the item is valued under €50 it normally goes through duty & vat free - hence CDWOW product not liable to vat & duty.


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