Questions tagged [import-taxes]
A tax collected on imports and some exports by the customs authorities of a country.
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Customs Duty and immigration [duplicate]
So, coming to USA was my first ever international trip. From India I got my personal phone and one Chromebook with me to usa. Over here I got a laptop which was gifted to me by a friend and I bought ...
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Must a US citizen pay import taxes on an engagement ring taken on a plane to a foreign girlfriend?
I'm traveling to South Korea to visit my girlfriend living there (she's a Korean national). I plan to propose to her while I'm there. I have an engagement ring I paid around $4.5k for that I'll be ...
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Avoiding EU import duty when mailing snowboard from UK then bringing it back on return flight?
I'm an Irish citizen, living in the UK. I purchased a snowboard from a UK store but it did not arrive in time for my flight to Austria. The plan is for my brother to mail it to me in Austria (UPS a ...
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Sending personal items back home to the UK whilst travelling Asia?
I am currently on a 4 month vacation in Asia with a backpack filled with stuff for specific things.
The problem is some of the stuff I have with me is no longer needed (warm clothing, hiking gear) as ...
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Customs for personal goods when traveling from EU to UK as a tourist? [duplicate]
I want to travel as a tourist from EU to UK and taking my camera, laptop and smartphone with me. I would exceed the allowance of only 390 Pounds:
You will need to pay tax on all other goods if you go ...
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Bring Tshirts from Japan to American convention
I am going to America in at the end of the year for a convention. I am planning to bring original Tshirts from my shop to see there in baggage, maybe about 50 pieces or so.
Is there something I need ...
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Travel with company swag - Will TSA/Customs have a problem?
I am travelling on behalf of my company from Mumbai to New York & we are looking to take phone stands as gifts for our customers. Will TSA have a problem with this? Is there a max quantity I ...
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Does bringing a lot of video games into the EU when I move count as importing?
So I’m moving Back to the EU in July, from the US where I’ve been living for seven years. I have a lot of video games that I would like to bring with me. Considering that I own multiple game systems, ...
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Can I bring 500 grams of gold while travelling to Canada for 2 weeks on a visit visa?
Can I bring 500 grams of gold while travelling to Canada for 2 weeks on a visit visa?
It’s my first time visiting Canada and I’m a bit worried.
Some answers might help. I will bring it back with me ...
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Do I need to include foreign VAT while declaring goods for personal use at UK customs?
Suppose I buy personal goods worth 4500 AED (1000 GBP approx) in UAE and arrive at the UK. I am a UK resident.
Now suppose that I have paid an additional 225 AED (50 GBP approx) as VAT in UAE. So the ...
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Bring swallows nest into the EU
I am arriving from Vietnam to Sweden in about one week. I would like to bring a small quantity of dried swallows nest with me to Sweden. I have read that importing swallows nest into USA is not ...
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Can I import personal electronics from India to Bangladesh while traveling?
I am from Bangladesh and I am planning a trip to India. I also have a plan to buy an iPhone when I am in India, as the price in Bangladesh is higher than in India.
Now, my questions are: can I get the ...
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Is it necessary to declare electronic goods being brought into Brazil for personal use?
Im asking this question on behalf of a friend who is travelling to the UK from Brazil. While here they are considering purchasing some electronics, like an iPad or a VR headset, as the prices are much ...
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Travelling to the UK from Argentina with a company computer bought in the US - will I pay VAT at UK border?
I live between the UK and Argentina, but I am only a legal resident in the UK. I have a LTD company in the UK which I used to purchase a laptop (~4000USD) in New York (travelling Buenos Aires to New ...
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Forced to pay a customs fee for importing a used wedding dress into the Netherlands. Is there a way to avoid paying?
I have been required to pay a hefty Value Added Tax (VAT) and customs duty on my wedding dress that I brought from Australia to the Netherlands (I was stopped at customs, so I likely also need to pay ...
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