Import Charges

[commodorekorns]

Just curious.
Anyone in the U.S. received a jacket from ELC recently and been charged the import fee? I know it's a little hit or miss on whether one gets charged or not. I've had it go both ways with jackets from various company's abroad like Aero, ELC, RMNZ. It's been awhile since I ordered anything, but I have an A-2 on the way from ELC and I wanted to know what sort of charge to anticipate if I get hit this time.

Thanks

 

[Falcon_52]

I had to pay duty on a Rough Wear B-3 that I bought directly from Eastman about a year and a half ago. I think it was around $80 - $90. A little painful but no where near the pain that our British friends feel when they have to pay customs on imports.

Noel

 

[commodorekorns]

Thanks.

That gives me a ball park figure of what to expect these days.
Appreciate it.

 

[RCSignals]

The carrier has a lot of lee way in this regard. They can decide to just send a package on or process it for Customs. I've had good experience with parcels sent Fed Ex, even UPs, by mail and Parcel Force, but DHL almost always results in a Customs/duty charge and other processing fees.

 

[Anonymous]

here it's like 150%

 

[Flyderf]

I was charged a $65 fee by UPS for 'customs fees' for a jacket sent from Aero Leather to the USA. I've heard it hit or miss with the fee. I just assume I'm going to have to pay the government ransom to get the box released.

 

[commodorekorns]

I received my A-2 last week and also no Import Charge so pleased about that. Hit or miss as I have been hit before.