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#1: WTK: Landing costs for shipping in from the USA Author: God Bless the Black Top*, Location: looking for ole skool JDMs!

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:14 am
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Hi Guys,

I'm considering purchasing a full coilover set from Miami through ebay. the seller is shipping directly to Trinidad via FedEx. What costs can I expect to pay when landed? i.e. VAT, and any other taxes? Any help from your experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
GBTBT*

#2: Author: slow323, Location: pos, maraval

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 12:22 pm
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best you ask fedex, but call 6411 for the operator to get the local no.

#3: Author: cacasplat3, Location: Where Fuel Is Cheaper Than Bottled Water......

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:44 pm
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customs @30% and i believe VAT as well.......fedex should handle the clearing etc. and u pay them.....u may have to pay them a fee for their additional services....not sure.....as stated before call fedex to be sure. Neutral

#4: Author: God Bless the Black Top*, Location: looking for ole skool JDMs!

Posted: Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:54 pm
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thanks man,

the shipping is 240 from fedex. i'm ordering it through ebay on a USD credit card/paypal.

i just need to calculate the costs when landed.

#5: Author: Ignorant Ignis,

Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 8:56 am
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30% duty + 15% vat .... thats it

#6: Author: GEAR_HEAD,

Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:06 am
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yes and duty is charged on cost of the item + shipping....
vat is then applied to final cost.

btw which coilover system are you going with?

#7: Author: God Bless the Black Top*, Location: looking for ole skool JDMs!

Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 9:55 am
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GEAR_HEAD, i was either going for GAZ or KSport coilovers if i'm bringing them down. i have a WTB post in the classifieds, so far it looks as though i might go with the TEINS that teknet can bring down.

Ignorant Ignis, thanks, i got a PM stating that they charge on weight? but wouldn't that be included in the freight costs?

#8: Author: GEAR_HEAD,

Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 11:42 am
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I ended up going with Tein Superstreet's...they are very good for my application Laughing

#9: Author: Knight1, Location: On terra firma

Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:26 pm
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Ignorant Ignis, thanks, i got a PM stating that they charge on weight? but wouldn't that be included in the freight costs?

Could be the "packaging" weight they're referring to.

Normally, or at least with some shipping lines, they have a minimum shipping charge for a box of a certain size....x by y inches etc....like an assumed weight.

If the package weighs more, then they charge you accordingly......but if it weighs LESS than the assumed weight (imagine a cereal box packed with plenty foam in a 20x20 inch box), then you STILL pay the minimum weight charge.

Shouldn't matter in your case...chances are the suspension will weigh> minimum packaging shipping weights. Other than that....shipping shouldn't be too bad.

Just multiply the USD cost x 10 to get a feel for what the final cost might be in your hands.

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