Watch out for customs duties!

[ptfjjj]

I just got a call from customs at JFK. They want $88 for duty on my Wasp exhaust and $8 for brokerage fees.

 

[pqsqac]

Ouch Paul that stings no pun intended.

 

[colorider]

What? I was not charged any such fees for my Wasp adjustable windscreen bracket. ???

 

[ptfjjj]

What? I was not charged any such fees for my Wasp adjustable windscreen bracket. ???

I think that it all depends on where it enters the country. The declared value and the size of the package are likely what caused them to pull it out of line and impose the fees. I know lots of guys in the airline business. In retrospect, I should have asked one of them to just bring it home with them.

 

[20valves]

I just got a call from customs at JFK. They want $88 for duty on my Wasp exhaust and $8 for brokerage fees.

And once again the government parasites show up. Brokerage....of what? :question:

 

[ptfjjj]

This means that after I paid $800 for the can, $108 for the shipping, and $88 for customs, the total cost for this farkle is $1K. I'm not sure if I would have made this purchase if I had thought about all of the "extra" costs involved. For those ordering high dollar items from overseas, be sure to add about 25% to get the true cost.

 

[johnnail]

could be worse. Indiana would probably try to collect 7% tax on it.

 

[TEN YC]

This means that after I paid $800 for the can, $108 for the shipping, and $88 for customs, the total cost for this farkle is $1K. I'm not sure if I would have made this purchase if I had thought about all of the "extra" costs involved. For those ordering high dollar items from overseas, be sure to add about 25% to get the true cost.

ouch. Wasp's exhaust was the only one I have been interested in, but $1000 is a bit much for a slip-on

Wasp might be best served to find a US distributor that can import them in bulk at a discounted rate and sell them for a reasonable profit. Twisted Throttle maybe?

 

[k woo]

I just got a call from customs at JFK. They want $88 for duty on my Wasp exhaust and $8 for brokerage fees.

Scam.
- They tried to get me for an $8 "Customs clearance fee".
- Wanted a fax with my payment info on it.
- Some guy claiming to be Eric Pars from Priority Air Freight, a subsidiary of Aramex International based out of JFK, phone # 718-244-2758.
- I googled the phone and tracking # he gave me, NO RESULT, though 718 is a JFK area code .
- No google info on Aramex International owning Priority Air Freight either.
- Told him I would email it

2 days later my package from Motorrad Garage was on my doorstep with NO "Customs clearance fee" paid.

 

[TEN YC]

And once again the government parasites show up. Brokerage....of what? :question:

There are such thing as customs brokers, though I'm not sure if their involvement in this case is legitimate. I used to work for a company that shipped large items internationally and they did use a customs broker at certain times. I don't know what the criteria is though.

 

[ptfjjj]

Scam.
- They tried to get me for an $8 "Customs clearance fee".
- Wanted a fax with my payment info on it.
- Some guy claiming to be Eric Pars from Priority Air Freight, a subsidiary of Aramex International based out of JFK, phone # 718-244-2758.
- I googled the phone and tracking # he gave me, NO RESULT, though 718 is a JFK area code .
- No google info on Aramex International owning Priority Air Freight either.
- Told him I would email it

2 days later my package from Motorrad Garage was on my doorstep with NO "Customs clearance fee" paid.

Don't be surprised if you get a bill for the duty from U.S. Customs sometime later this year. They always seem to catch up with me if a record is created of me importing anything.

 

[Waspworks]

I just got a call from customs at JFK. They want $88 for duty on my Wasp exhaust and $8 for brokerage fees.

Bit bummed out to hear that mate... Glad you have received your goods but that sounds WRONG!!!
Double check with the correct authorities why this is being charged as there are NO DUTY'S payable on goods under $1000 between Australia and USA.

Thanks for the heads up TEN YC, and yes, we are looking at distributors in the States.

Greg.

 

[colorider]

and yes, we are looking at distributors in the States.

Greg.

Would really like to see this happen!!

 

[Combo]

I just got a call from customs at JFK. They want $88 for duty on my Wasp exhaust and $8 for brokerage fees.

Something sounds very wrong ??? Smells to me! Customs charges have always been up front shipping in or out of country. :question: :question: :question: I do this on Ebay all the time. No problems at all with any extra charges receiving or sending. Sounds like a hostage thing to me

 

[Waspworks]

Something sounds very wrong ??? Smells to me! Customs charges have always been up front shipping in or out of country. :question: :question: :question: I do this on Ebay all the time. No problems at all with any extra charges receiving or sending. Sounds like a hostage thing to me

Yep, as I said.. Transactions under $1000 (USA>Aus or Aus>USA) attract NO tarrif/duty because of trade agreement.

Greg.

 

[ptfjjj]

Yep, as I said.. Transactions under $1000 (USA>Aus or Aus>USA) attract NO tarrif/duty because of trade agreement.

Greg.

It is a bit more complicated than that. I just found the tariff schedule of the U.S. Australia Free Trade Agreement, and I think I found the specific area where certain bike parts still carry duties, but they are being fazed out annually til 2015 when they are gone completely. I think that I have grounds for redress, though, because exhaust parts are not on the list at all, so they would fall under "other" which is duty free. I will attempt refund, and if unsuccessful, I will forward complaint to trade commission.

 

[ptfjjj]

Well, after studying up on the U.S. Australia Free Trade Agreement, I was able to convince Linda at Priority Airfreight that there should be no duty for exhaust parts for motorcycles. She was very gracious about the whole thing and sent an apology email followed by an updated receipt.

 

[Waspworks]

Well, after studying up on the U.S. Australia Free Trade Agreement, I was able to convince Linda at Priority Airfreight that there should be no duty for exhaust parts for motorcycles. She was very gracious about the whole thing and sent an apology email followed by an updated receipt.

Good work mate = Glad to hear it...

Now, assemble the pipe and leave it sitting by the lounge chair so you can play didgeridoo sounds through it till your bike arrives... 8)

Greg.

 

[pqsqac]

Good job Paul way to follow through and you did it without getting all fired up and nasty with folks. That's how to handle things in life.

 

[Waspworks]

Good job Paul way to follow through and you did it without getting all fired up and nasty with folks. That's how to handle things in life.

^ +1

Life's too short.... Treat people how you would rather be treated.

Greg.