Also, it's only one item, so what is the probability of US Customs confiscating this electronic item? Thanks!
2007-11-28 02:55:20 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You'll have to check the US Customs website.
If it's on your person when you arrive from China it will be subject to the duty-free allowance ($400 I believe) so probably won't be dutiable.
If it's shipped to you from China it may be assessed duty at the port of entry. You'll have to pay the duty to have the shipment released to you. Most shipping companies are agents for the Customs Service and can collect the duty from you and then arrange for final delivery.
Hint: Most small value shippments are not tapped for duty by Customs. If the cost of collecting the duty is higher than the duty that they could collect, they are allowed to pass without any duty.
2007-11-28 03:51:02 · answer #1 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I used to work for Customs for 32 years, so here is the lowdown. If you have ordered it via mail, you probably will not pay duty, as a lot of the electronic items are free. Also consider how many packages are looked at in a postal facility and howmany are being imported. Amazing!! In addition, most of the sellers in China put on the outside of these packages "unsolicited gift."
In addition, if you are buying it on vacation, you can declare it, but chances of paying duty are slim to none.
2007-11-28 18:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by Steveo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
By mail or on your person? Either way, it's going to depend on the value (dollar value) of the item in question.
For things you wear, like jewelry or watches etc, you generally don't have to claim them when you're coming into the USA, as long as you're actually wearing them.
2007-11-28 11:13:48 · answer #3 · answered by J P 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋