Custom duties, taxes and charges

  • USA
    Type of Duty Freight Value Description
    Section 321
    (De Minimis)     		Under $800 Shipments under $800 qualify for duty-free entry under the De Minimis rule, with no customs bond or duties required, streamlining the clearance process.
    Informal
    Customs
    Duties    		 $800 to $2,500 Shipments valued between $800 and $2,500 generally have a simpler clearance process. A customs bond may still be required for certain goods; requirements vary.
    Formal
    Customs
    Duties    		 Over $2,500 Shipments over $2,500 must undergo a formal entry process with CBP, requiring a customs bond and a detailed clearance process.

  • Buyers from EU, UK and Canada are responsible for possible customs duties incurred. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges.
  • These charges are the buyer's responsibility.
  • Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
  • These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up do not confuse them for additional shipping charges.