Charged customs duties for electronics/batteries?

[glacier922]

Ok, I got charged a hefty amount for customs duties from fedex international economy. I got some batteries, and I guess this falls under electronics right?

Does anyone know if there are duties/taxes on these? I could have sworn I have heard that there are none. I googled over and over again, can't find worth a damn.

The first results is from dutycalculator dot com and you only get one free quote. Not even sure if I can believe these guys. I want to read it from a .gov website and cpb.gov seems useless.

Everytime I type in import from china to usa electronics or something of that nature, it gives me back tobacco and alcohol. I mean who designs these search engines? Grrr...

[GreenBean]

Did a phone call (without giving your name) to Fedex International Economy give no joy?

May have been quicker to call them rather than a forum.....

That said, see what the below URL offers

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

[GreenBean]

Regulations for battery imports changed late 2012.

I am aware of others talking about issues with the importation of batteries. Lithium types were one.

Found notes, glacier' regarding batteries.

http://www.customsinfo.com/Industry-...-ion-Batteries

if you deal with HS code 8507.60.00, you should take notice to these upcoming regulations.

check this out if that's your item number.

[glacier922]

Thx greenbean. FedEx is closed now, they're never open when you're available. It's not open until 6 hours from now. You open up and see this big bill and you're like wtf!!!

I actually received the goods, called customer service which is open 24 hours. They said that its weird that I got an invoice because I actually received the items. Supposedly, I don't get the items until I pay, but since I received it, it's weird that I got a bill.

[GreenBean]

FedEx offer 24/7 Customer Service.