Buying from CousinUK shipping to USA

[surf]

When buying from CousinUK do I have to pay an import tax? The parts appear to be cheaper when I do the conversion calculator than Ofrei. In particular a Omega 300 Bond Entire case. 670 USD from CousinUK and 830 USD from Ofrei?

What am I missing?

 

[trailboss99]

I suggest that the US Customs site may be the best place to work out how much duty will be levied on you. I imagine that you will be paying some on a $700 purchase yes.

 

[gazumi]

Customs will be hit and miss. That's the reason our reps get through.

 

[Garuda]

20% VAT on top of price and shiping.

 

[surf]

It is Gen. so not worried about customs seizure. Just can't have Uncle Sam giving it to me sideways for no good reason. Ofrei has to order and it takes 4-6 weeks or I would just stick with them.

Thanks for info guys it appears 1.8%, but these Govt. websites are CRAP!

 

[razorblade]

Not sure if this site is accurate: www.dutycalculator.com

Watch Cases has an import duty rate of 7.6% + US$0.04 per piece

So you'll be looking at $51 to Uncle Sam.

 

[Garuda]

have someone trustworthy in Uk send to you. still got to pay 20% vat but can avoid the import duty if they write gift or something

 

[surf]

Thanks guys. Heard back from Bob the have this baby in stock!! Now I have a tough decision to make. I have a 40th Anniversary dial incoming and 21 jewel rep. But if I can get this case below and Gen Hands and Gen movement I will basically have a Gen Watch. Problem is I can buy a Gen for this price, but not the 40th Anniversary model.

http://www.ofrei.com/page1182.html#19277