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Originally Posted by AustinL
Hi Guys,
I found a good deal on new wheels from a retailer in Germany and am trying to understand the fees I'll see to import them. The quote they sent me shows "0% VAT", when I asked the retailer they said, "Please check at your local agent or custom".
I've never imported wheels before. Several years ago when I raced motorcycles I imported a five or six items from Italy, only one time I received a bill many months later for one shipment. There was no rhyme or reason I could figure as to why that shipment was dinged and how they calculated the amount.
Any input greatly appreciated, thanks!
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VAT is something else , not an import tax. It won't apply in the US
I/'m no expert but from the numerous experiences I've had the import tax seems to be correlated to the value of the goods
For small things up to at least a couple of hundred bucks I've never had to pay an import tax but have had tax on a couple of thousand, no matter what the goods will be held up for at least a few days in customs.