Import duty on order from wiggle just over $800

[sandyrs]

I'm interested in picking up some rad wheels from Wiggle that are just over the import duty threshold of $800.

http://www.wiggle.com/campagnolo-shamal-mille-alloy-clincher-wheelset/

What are the chances I have to pay import duty on this order? Very high? It looks like the import duty is 10% which isn't too bad but does bump the price up somewhat.

[tiretrax]

Find a coupon code.

[sandyrs]

Find a coupon code.

I've looked.

[cdn_bacon]

You'll still get dinged on "free shipping" they always find a way to add money.

[pavel]

Look up the tarriff codes. If you get hit with a fee, call the shipping company and argue. Bike parts should be exempt.

[eBAUMANN]

from wiggle...the odds are very good that you will NOT get away with it ;)

not mille but i have a set of shamal ultra's if you want em...not sure if s'ville charges import duties though...heh heh

[dalava]

I'm interested in picking up some rad wheels from Wiggle that are just over the import duty threshold of $800.

http://www.wiggle.com/campagnolo-shamal-mille-alloy-clincher-wheelset/

What are the chances I have to pay import duty on this order? Very high? It looks like the import duty is 10% which isn't too bad but does bump the price up somewhat.

Meh... $837.90 is too much for a 1426-gram narrow (20.5mm width) wheelset, even factoring in the Campy and carbon sexiness. You can do better than that.

[downtube]

Maybe they could ship one wheel at a time? Would that work?

[sandyrs]

from wiggle...the odds are very good that you will NOT get away with it ;)

not mille but i have a set of shamal ultra's if you want em...not sure if s'ville charges import duties though...heh heh

Haha, thanks but I'm specifically interested in trying the braking surface. But I can wait until some Mavic Exalith wheels come around or something. Not going to risk the import duty.

[kgreene10]

Isn't there also an admin fee that the shipper ads for their kindness in pre-paying the duty on your behalf?

[tumbler]

With the $800 exemption, I wonder if you pay duty on the entire value or only the amount over $800. If it's the latter, it's probably no big deal. Wiggle uses DHL a lot and they are very on top of the duty charges (at least in billing them to you, not necessarily the accuracy of the charges).

[eBAUMANN]

Isn't there also an admin fee that the shipper ads for their kindness in pre-paying the duty on your behalf?

there sure is. I reckon you would end up paying around $100 extra on an $850-ish purchase if shipped via DHL.

[Louis]

Maybe they could ship one wheel at a time? Would that work?

Or have them sent to someone in the UK who would then send them to you one at a time. (you'd most probably spend more on shipping)

[tuscanyswe]

there sure is. I reckon you would end up paying around $100 extra on an $850-ish purchase if shipped via DHL.

You guys have it way to good. Here we would pay 33% on top of value + shipping costs. Pff.

[eBAUMANN]

You guys have it way to good. Here we would pay 33% on top of value + shipping costs. Pff.

ouch.

well, if it makes you feel any better, we have a 50/50 chance of having a psychopath elected president...so dont envy us too much ;)

[tuscanyswe]

ouch.

well, if it makes you feel any better, we have a 50/50 chance of having a psychopath elected president...so dont envy us too much ;)

Haha yeah its a tie of miseries then :)

[zmudshark]

Insist on having pkg shipped via USPS once it's stateside. Problem solved. The duty and fees shouldn't be that much, even if gigged. If the shipper says the item cost is under $800 and shipping takes it over $800, you're set.

http://www.dutycalculator.com/

You only have one shot to figure it on this site before you have to sign up.

[oldpotatoe]

I'm interested in picking up some rad wheels from Wiggle that are just over the import duty threshold of $800.

http://www.wiggle.com/campagnolo-shamal-mille-alloy-clincher-wheelset/

What are the chances I have to pay import duty on this order? Very high? It looks like the import duty is 10% which isn't too bad but does bump the price up somewhat.

"Save 36%
$837.90
List Price $1,308.51"

[jpw]

ask wiggle to sell each wheel as a separate transaction and delivery.

[RonW87]

Or have them sent to someone in the UK who would then send them to you one at a time. (you'd most probably spend more on shipping)

Terrible idea. Then you pay VAT (20% more or so).

[Rada]

Look up the tarriff codes. If you get hit with a fee, call the shipping company and argue. Bike parts should be exempt.

This is wrong. The US does not have any trade agreements with the UK so none of their products are exempt. Many bike parts are duty free, but not all. Wheels are 10%.

[FlashUNC]

Even if you get dinged, that's still a great deal. Fantastic pair of wheels, and I love mine.

[Louis]

Terrible idea. Then you pay VAT (20% more or so).

Aha VAT - not something we deal with here. :(