Question: What are the import taxes on electronics?

[ktg718]

Hello,

 

I am having a smartwatch sent from the US and was wondering how to declare the package and what kind of charges i can expect. And...if anyone has any tricks up their sleeve on how to lessen the blow, those suggestions would be welcome as well. T.I.A.

[scubascuba3]

I imported something from Spain by DHL.....20% tax charged

[Gulfsailor]

Smart watches are taxed as normal (not precious metal) watches under heading 91029990. 
the duty is 5% plus 7% VAT. 

Please be warned that if the watch has its own sim capability you may need an import license. 

[donmuang37]

If I have anything sent by DHL or FEDEX, it's very secure and convenient. But very expensive and I get charged high taxes.

 

I've had good luck with regular mail, and reasonable duty... but a time consuming hassle to pick up at the post office. So, I request that an invoice be attached in a plastic bag to the outside.  Then our postman delivers and collects the tax.  Hope that helps. Cheers, Don

[StevieAus]

14 hours ago, donmuang37 said:

If I have anything sent by DHL or FEDEX, it's very secure and convenient. But very expensive and I get charged high taxes.

 

I've had good luck with regular mail, and reasonable duty... but a time consuming hassle to pick up at the post office. So, I request that an invoice be attached in a plastic bag to the outside.  Then our postman delivers and collects the tax.  Hope that helps. Cheers, Don

I have had items sent here by regular registered or the equivalent of EMS from Australia, not watches and they seem to avoid the scrutiny of Customs.

[Tarteso]

Any tax sending from US a used iphone model ? ????

[big dendrobenaes]

look in the Brussels Nomenclature.....all rates of duty are quoted in there...........