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Buying/Shipping from USA

  • 04-07-2017 11:02am
    #1
    Bacchus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,701 ✭✭✭


    Hi, I'm looking to buy the new Godox TT350F flash but it's only available over in the US at the moment. Can anyone recommend a good ParcelMotel like service to use for shipping to Ireland. I've seen a few already like ReShip, MyUS and Shipito but no idea of which ones are reliable. Then there is also An Post's AddressPal service but a quick search on boards for that doesn't give glowing reviews.

    Also, what's the story with customs? Where/How is that handled? The flash is worth €75.


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  • #2
    Bang Bang
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 774 ✭✭✭Bang Bang


    An Post and courier services are instructed to collect tax on behalf of the government, so your goods may be held until you pay the tax. If the total cost is not greater than €150 then you only pay VAT, but this includes shipping, insurance and handling costs, you will pay VAT on the costs of shipping, insurance and any handling charges too. If the total cost of the item including shipping, insurance & handling exceeds €150 you will also have to pay import duty. Total costs up to €22 are free from any VAT or import duty.

    Check out Revenue.ie, their site is very helpful.


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