Have you ever paid duty when buying Louis Vuitton from Japan?

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#91
Yep, I got a bag from Brandoff for around $950 and paid about $100 in duties when the postman delivered it. Also, it got stuck in customer over two weeks. Not fun, but worth it in the end.
 
#92
My recent experience with items from Japan and Chicago customs; first item went into customs on a Saturday and I received it a week later with fees ($300 item/). Another item went into customs the following Tuesday and I received it the next day ($475 item). Right now I have another 'Saturday' arrival sitting in customs and I'm guessing fees will be tacked onto it ($900 item).
 
#93
travelluver said:
I just received a Fendi yesterday - seller is brand_jfa - I didn't have to pay any customs duty. I did notice the seller put the value at only 1/3 of the selling price. Love the bag but their packaging was horrid! They didn't stuff the bag at all and put it in double envelope packaging after bubble wrapping. The bag came folded, but luckily did not lose shape. I've gotten Louis and Hermes from Japan from different sellers and haven't paid customs yet on anything -
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I ordered a bag from brand_jfa too...it arrived in Chicago customs today. The packing of your bag worries me.....I have a bucket coming, can't think folding it or sending it flat would be a great idea! :nogood:
 
#94
azsun said:
I ordered a bag from brand_jfa too...it arrived in Chicago customs today. The packing of your bag worries me.....I have a bucket coming, can't think folding it or sending it flat would be a great idea! :nogood:
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I know - the other Japanese sellers were so much better at packing - I have to do a reveal - I look forward to seeing your bag - did you get a LV bucket?
 
#95
azsun said:
I ordered a bag from brand_jfa too...it arrived in Chicago customs today. The packing of your bag worries me.....I have a bucket coming, can't think folding it or sending it flat would be a great idea! :nogood:
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i've ordered from 2 different japanese sellers(no tax), a saumur 35 and cabas mezzo. both bags was wrapped in tissue, bubble wrapped and delivered flat in brown envelope. i have no issue with the packaging. i stuffed my bags after cleaning and looks fine.
 
#96
travelluver said:
I know - the other Japanese sellers were so much better at packing - I have to do a reveal - I look forward to seeing your bag - did you get a LV bucket?
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Yes, I got a petite monogram bucket. The inside had been relined by Louis Vuitton, so it looks brand new. I will post a pic when it arrives!
 
#97
sr1856 said:
i've ordered from 2 different japanese sellers(no tax), a saumur 35 and cabas mezzo. both bags was wrapped in tissue, bubble wrapped and delivered flat in brown envelope. i have no issue with the packaging. i stuffed my bags after cleaning and looks fine.
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Good info, thanks! This is my first LV bag and I was concerned about the canvas having wrinkles...LOL. I had planned to clean and stuff it, so looks like I was on the right track.:smile1:
 
#98
ilikefunkyjunk said:
I'm from Chicago too! Currently, I have 3 packages sent from Japan stuck in customs right now. I paid $207 for one, $350 for another and $217 for the last one. All from different sellers. The $350 handbag has been there for almost 2 weeks now. I've gotten many packages from Japan and never had a problem before. Do you think customs are just getting stricter now?
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Idk! Sounds like it! Or else they're keeping track of all my items I've ordered from Japan. In that case I'm gonna start using my husband's acct. :roflmfao::roflmfao:

scndlslv said:
Yep, I got a bag from Brandoff for around $950 and paid about $100 in duties when the postman delivered it. Also, it got stuck in customer over two weeks. Not fun, but worth it in the end.
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Exactly my case! I bought an item for $950, was charged $101 custom fee and it sat in customs for 18 days! I almost forgot I ordered something it took so long! That was my first item ever stuck in customs. That actually is gonna be my last Japan purchase for a while.
 
#99
I'm waiting on a bag from japan via EMS. Will I have to sign for it? I'm worried about missing the mailman. And if I do get taxed, how/ who do I pay? Does the mailman accept credit cards? Thanks!!
 
#102
Camaro Chic said:
I've bought many bags from Japan and never run into this issue but several people have asked me to let them know if my $799 holy grail steal of a bag I ordered from Brandoff incurs any duty. I'm hoping it doesn't, as that would take a little of the shine off getting such a killer deal, but I just don't know. From what I understand you get $200 duty free, but Brandoff marks his for full value and does not mark as gift (which is the right and honest thing to do, so kudos to him). I've read online customs info that basically says if you are an end consumer, and the product being imported is not a "commercial" item or being resold, and the value is less than $2000, there will be no duty, but I also hear it's kind of up to the discretion of the customs officer.

Have you been charged duty on LV purchased from overseas and shipped into the US? Not just eBay, but any other type of buying? What about specific sellers like Brandoff, eLady, tig-japan, etc? Brick and mortar stores? Please share your experience, the cost of your bag and the amount you paid in duty if so. If not, tell me and keep my hopes up! LOL. I've also heard it's supposed to be 9% but can be as high as 18%, which would not be pleasant! Anyway, whether you have or haven't paid duty, please share! So many people have questions on this in the LV forum and are leery to buy because of it, so I thought addressing it would be a good idea. :) I did a search for 'duty' in this forum and didn't see anything specific from recently.
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Hi:) I have ordered 7 items to date from brand off and have never paid duty fee. My most expensive item was 1600. I also ordered from authentic LV Lady and(Japan) and one other Japan seller, no duties at all. I live in NY. I think you will be fine;)
 
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