Abyss Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I know most likely some of you have bought something from another country & have it shipped to yourself in the USA. Any information would be appreciated. I'm hoping to get tracking on the package & shipped by a main carrier. My main question is - Customs. I don't want it lost in limbo or taken away. Is there extra fees or a certain dollar amount that import personal items is not taxed ? Just questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I have done a few trades with other members from overseas and have never had a problem getting my package. As far as extra fees or being taxed, it is usually when you ship to other countries they get charged a fee if items are worth over a certain amount. So when sending an item to someone across the pond, when I fill out customs I usually mark it as being worth under $10 dollars and state it is a specimen for educational purposes. 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 It would probably depend on the country. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connorp Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Well for the actual rules, look here: https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/internet-purchases. I have never had issues and have probably gotten over a hundred packages delivered from both Europe and Asia. None were ever over $200 and I never had to pay customs fees, although I am unsure if there is a hard number when fees start to be applied. The only thing to be wary about is unscrupulous/dishonest sellers falsifying customs forms. Because you are the one who can get in trouble for this, even if you were unaware. I don't know anyone who has gotten in hot water over this but I'm sure it's happened. If a seller offers to lower the item price on a customs form, say no. Better to pay a fee than go to jail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilshale Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I've never had a problem except for one case. Only once when I sent a shipment of a turtle from Messel (Eocene) to my father-in-law in Baton Rouge, La. , he had to convince the Fish and Wildlife Agency that he does not need any Cites certificates for the turtle. 1 Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes (Confucius, 551 BC - 479 BC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pemphix Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 3 hours ago, oilshale said: I've never had a problem except for one case. Only once when I sent a shipment of a turtle from Messel (Eocene) to my father-in-law in Baton Rouge, La. , he had to convince the Fish and Wildlife Agency that he does not need any Cites certificates for the turtle. CITES ? For a FOSSIL ? Really ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abyss Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 It would be Australia & China, it would be around $500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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