How much does US customs charge for import duties?

[walkingupwards]

I am getting a lot of conflicting info by searching on Google.

For a shipment worth 10,000 Euros (8000€ goods + 2000€ shipping), I pay German customs around 20% on the 10,000 Euros.



How does it work out in the US? Do you have to pay duties on the value of the goods only or on shipping as well?

[agent006140]

It depends on what you are importing,you can go to its website

[phaz0rz]

2% but only if the declared value is over $800. We don't pay taxes on the shipping cost.

[agent006140]

It depends on the category and the country of origin.
country of origin you cant do much ,but category is important,if jade is under jewelry not figurine/statue,you will be paying much higher duty

[phaz0rz]

That doesn't sound accurate to me. Anything commercial would come in declared as "commercial goods" and the origin country wouldn't make any difference. I welcome you to prove me wrong. I don't have much experience outside of importing from China.

Regardless, for the intents and purposes of this forum, my answer is valid.

[walkingupwards]

Originally Posted by phaz0rz

2% but only if the declared value is over $800. We don't pay taxes on the shipping cost.

Holy moly!! We pay 20% and shipping costs are also included in that calculation

[phaz0rz]

It's almost like the German economy has been crippled on purpose.

[james13v]

Originally Posted by walkingupwards

Holy moly!! We pay 20% and shipping costs are also included in that calculation

YOU are upset? lol America is getting shafted by other countries, while we open are economic arms wide.