Larry,
You haven't stated the value of your order but, looking quickly on the US
Customs site is appears that if you import more than $2,000 of goods you are
subject to a duty. The site also explains that a broker is not necessary if you
wish to handle the transaction yourelf, in person.
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/publications/trade/
jay fishbein
wallingford, ct
-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Daniels <ladaniels@sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Nov 8, 2006 1:09 PM
>To: Spridgets List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Subject: AH Spares Order
>
>Buster and anybody else who has ordered from AH Spares, have any of you had to
>go to a customs office to clear your parts before you could receive them?
>
>I just received a call from a shipping company, BAX, who says I need to come
>to Milwaukee myself (about 180 miles round trip) or hire a broker to clear my
>parts. They also said I need to pay a $75 "turnover fee". Is this pure BS or
>do you guys always have to go through this? They also mentioned that I need
>to pick up the parts in Milwaukee. I understood from AHS that the parts were
>to be delivered to my home.
>
>Anybody else get this story?
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