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Re: US Customs Duties on Lego Shipments from Europe?
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Thu, 16 Mar 2000 21:53:55 GMT
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James Brown <galliard@shades-of-night.com> wrote in message
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> In lugnet.market.theory, Scott Arthur writes:
> > In lugnet.market.theory, Lindsay Frederick Braun writes:
> > > Frank Filz wrote:
> > > > Larry Pieniazek wrote:
> > > > > Lego is a duty free item in whatever quantity. If they try to collect
> > > > > customs or duties, fight it. You'll do better if you dig up the
> > > > > reference, posted here on LUGNET at some time in the past, to the US
> > > > > customs web site which clearly shows that Lego is duty free, as are • all
> > > > > other plastic construction toys.
> > >
> > > That's interesting, because many European countries charge duties on • them
> > > when I ship them away to people--even quantities as small as DM100 • (which
> > > should tell you which country it is, ja?). Hmmm...maybe it's time to • call
> > > Commerce...
>
> Lego is duty-free going INTO the states. Other countries can (and do!) • have
> import regulations and duties of their own. Like Canada, for example. • The
> gov't, if no greater duties apply, slaps a 7% GST to all incoming goods, • and a
> *really* annoying $5 handling fee.
>
> > Mark it as "gift" on the customs form to avoid this.
>
> Hmm. Most governments don't worry too much about frying the little guy, • but
> most countries have laws about this, and it's called "Customs Fraud", • carrying
> an often hefty penalty.
I should have been clearer. The alternative is to mark it "merchandise",
which is a little strong - especially where trades are concerned. The real
grey area in this is the value on the customs form.... is a Forest Wench
really worth >$20?
Your point is valid though, I suppose if anyone does feel bad about this
they can always elect to pay tax after it reaches them - but by saying that,
you could argue a seller would be transferring his/her responsibility to the
buyer.
Scott A
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> You can do it if you like, but I don't. I also don't ask people to, • because
> that can constitute inciting to criminal activity (or accessory to, or
> whatever your country happens to call it)
>
> YMMV.
>
> James
> http://www.shades-of-night.com/lego/
> I'm getting paid for this --> alladvantage.com
> Sign up via me, the reference $$ go to fund Lugnet.
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