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I fully expected the pkg referenced in this thread to arrive with customs charges.
http://www.aspkin.com/forums/shippin...e-delay-s.html


It did not. The first small order I made with this supplier was shipped ups and came with a customs charge invoice from ups. The next two much larger shipments came via dhl with No customs charges.

Why would they not have charged customs charges on the large orders especially when they opened up the latest one?
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ok, the DHL customs notice came today with a due date of tomorrow.
12.50 in duties
6.50 in payment deferment (What is this)
$25 in merchandise processing ???

is there ea way minimize this. seems like the only charges from the gov't are the duties, the rest is DHL tacking on.

How do you all handle this?
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This is what I think everything you listed are:

duties- you know are an import tax

deferment- means they had to bill you. It is your job to pay your fees at time of import and/or to have a bond on file. If they have to chase you down they will charge you for that.

merchandise processing- the postal carrier's charge to act as your import broker. Any item that is subject to tariffs/duties takes extra steps and paperwork to get through customs.


The way to avoid those fees is to setup an import account and file all the right paperwork yourself. Then file a bond and/or pay your import taxes in advance or exactly when they are due.
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This is what I think everything you listed are:

duties- you know are an import tax

deferment- means they had to bill you. It is your job to pay your fees at time of import and/or to have a bond on file. If they have to chase you down they will charge you for that.

merchandise processing- the postal carrier's charge to act as your import broker. Any item that is subject to tariffs/duties takes extra steps and paperwork to get through customs.


The way to avoid those fees is to setup an import account and file all the right paperwork yourself. Then file a bond and/or pay your import taxes in advance or exactly when they are due.

totally noob questions, but where do i even start to guestimate what my customs charges are?

i have item x come through with charges then the next time it sales through with no charges?
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totally noob questions, but where do i even start to guestimate what my customs charges are?

i have item x come through with charges then the next time it sales through with no charges?
can any one help with these questions. or steer me in the right direction?
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I really cant understand what you are complaining about since it seems you werent charged at all for one of the shipments. Dont look a gift horse in the mouth. Other than that I thought mogul covered it very well.
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thats what i am trying to determine. How does one even determine what their customs charges are?
are customs rates posted somewhere?
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If you are talking about import duty then you should be able to get what you need either from the dept of commerce site or else look on your shippers site for more info. If you still arent clear you should try contacting yourr shipper by phone and have them explain it to you. You will probably have to speak to an agent in their international sales dept - the domestic sales agents wont have a clue.
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thats what i am trying to determine. How does one even determine what their customs charges are?
are customs rates posted somewhere?
Part of your research to import the item should cover these types of charges.

Your research should include US Government, your potential freight agent & your shipper in whatever country you are using.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Import

Start with the above & find out what is permitted and what is not permitted.

Never forget the bottom line is your choice to declare the correct duty.
Do not be tricked by a seller into putting a lower value.
That might be verrrrrrrrrrry costly ( in terms of fines & confiscations)

Search carefully & search thoroughly.
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