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Does anyone in the U.S. have any recent experience with buying a pre-owned German watch from Germany?
I am considering buying a five-figure pre-owned German watch directly from a reputable German dealer. I am having a difficult time figuring out the expenses that I will incur, namely the Customs Duty/Tariff. The watch would be shipped to me via DHL Express with proper documentation.
The dealer said that the last similar watch that he shipped to the United States incurred about 12% in fees. Others have told me to expect to pay anywhere between 5% to 15%.
Does anyone have recent firsthand knowledge of what I should expect?
I appreciate any help.
Does anyone in the U.S. have any recent experience with buying a pre-owned German watch from Germany?
I am considering buying a five-figure pre-owned German watch directly from a reputable German dealer. I am having a difficult time figuring out the expenses that I will incur, namely the Customs Duty/Tariff. The watch would be shipped to me via DHL Expres...
In addition to US Customs fees, you may need
to pay your states sales tax. I received a tax invoice from my state on a couple of watches I purchased from Germany. Not only did it include my states sales tax, it included a penalty for being late and interest. Mine were sent by FedEx and FedEx or US C...
I suggest to fly and take delivery in Germany
No customs, no taxes. Spend some time in beautiful country and save money or spend it there. It used to be 5% customs plus state tax.
Would they necessarily be able to tell if the watch comes complete with box and papers??
Only way I guess would be if they closely reviewed the papers for other owners name.
Thanks, that is what I would prefer to do,
but I just got back from an extended trip and my current schedule will not allow me the time.
I agree
I bought a watch from Germany last year ( actually 2 ). It took forever to get one out and the other arrived no issues. As for tariffs, what week is it LOL. Fly to Germany
I don’t know about the case with Germany, which I imagine must not be ideal presently. However, a couple of months ago I ordered a thousand dollars custom made…
…Panamá hat from Ecuador for my son-in-law and he paid a 10% customs tariff at FedEx. That was not a standard tax. The 10% was the new thing for improving life in the world and peace on the planet.
Microsoft
I have just lost about six hours of my life over two days trying to deal with M/S. I owe them some money and between them and my bank, the automatic payment collection was wrongly declined. I have given up. If they want my money, they can come and collect...