In message <48176954$0$30501$4c368faf@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>, krishnananda
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> writes
>In article <xJWdnXC3K-W3JIvVnZ2dnUVZ8smgnZ2d@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>,
> Tony B <tony@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> I'm thinking of using B&H in New York, looking to buy $1600 worth of
>> camera lenses. Even wioth shipping (but without import duty) I'll be
>> saving around six hundred POUNDS but the quaestion is, is it worthwhile
>> using a dealer on the other side of the Atlantic??? I've had lots of
low
>> value stuff from the US in the past, but is it all went wrong on
$1600
>> I would be devastated! Anyone got any experience of B&H shipping to
>> England? did you get charged import duty? I guess for such a large sum
>> it's likely to attract HMC... perhaps I should do separate orders to
get
>> the value down and discourage them from taking an interest..
>>
>> All advice welcome, and thanks in advance..
>>
>> T
>
>From B&H's policies:
>
>http://www.bhphotovideo.com/find/HelpCenter/int-customs.jsp
>
>Customs
> € International orders are generally subject to local import duties
>and taxes. B&H is not responsible for, nor can offer any specific advice
>regarding any customs related fees that you may incur. For specific
>information, please consult with your local government import office.
> € Sales tax is applicable only for purchases made at our New York
>Superstore or for orders shipped to a New York address. This tax is not
>a VAT, and cannot be recovered by non-USA visitors when returning home.
> € Returns & Replacements: If you return a product to us, you will
be
>the exporter from the destination country. Title and risk of loss
>transfer to us upon our receipt of the merchandise.
> € Privacy: As your privacy is important to us, we strive to exceed
>your expectations for privacy. Please be aware that cross-border
>shipments are subject to inspection by customs authorities. We may also
>be called upon to provide certain order, shipment, and product
>information to our international carriers. Carriers may communicate such
>information to customs authorities for the purpose of facilitating
>customs clearance and compliance with local laws.
In short you will not escape the VAT, import charges etc.
It comes as a surprise to many in this day of easy international
shopping with credit cards and web sites.
One shipper I know has a warehouse of goods all paid for on line but the
UK customers were stunned at being asked to pay VAT/import and admin
charges before getting the goods. No payment of the charges they don't
deliver.
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