I'm the highest bidder on an item from japan....

[MJLOVER33]

Hey ladies!

Well I am currently the highest bidder on a LV bag from japan but they are saying they dont pay custom taxes...I am from the US...would that be a problem for me? would I have to pay?

 

[SWlife]

I never have had to pay. Guess our US gov't hasn't figured out another way to get money from us yet.....

 

[MJLOVER33]

really?? cool lol I was getting worried I would have to pay and extra $100 or so, cuz if that's the case, It's not worth it.

 

[Ellie Mae]

There have been instances of items shipped INTL into US being charged customs. I have paid customs ONCE on a bag shipped from UK. Bag was $750, shipped via fed-ex, customs & brokerage fee was about $78.
I have NEVER been charged customs on any bags shipped into US via USPS.

But, DO BE AWARE, that there is always a risk of a customs fees on "imports", and those are the buyer's responsibility.

 

[MJLOVER33]

this seller said he would use japan EMS...now im scarde

 

[merrydish]

While I've never been charged customs from Japan or elsewhere overseas, I'm always holding my breath wondering about the next package.

 

[Lvbabydoll]

I've also bought from 2 sellers in Japan and one from Hong Kong haven't had to pay taxes...all items were under $300.

 

[northerndancer]

this seller said he would use japan EMS...now im scarde

I believe EMS hands off to each country's postal system which is the best option for international shipments.

 

[alliemia]

EMS would go to USPS in the US.

there is no guarantee you won't get assessed Customs duty. You are essentially importing an item, and it is a chance. So figure that into your bid. If you don't think it's worth possibly paying an import tax, then don't buy from Japan.

 

[Lushbaby]

I've purchased 2 or three bags (over $1000 each) and they came EMS and I have never paid any customs charges.

 

[MJLOVER33]

yeah, I've been told a lot of people buy from china and japan and never pay customs...but who cares...at this point someone bid against me and its way too much over my budget now I feel like crying

Thanks anyways ladies

 

[merrydish]

I can empathize how you feel since I was down in the dumps the first time I lost out to a higher bidder. But usually something as good or even better shows up on Ebay at a lower price in short order.

 

[DesigningStyle]

There have been instances of items shipped INTL into US being charged customs. I have paid customs ONCE on a bag shipped from UK. Bag was $750, shipped via fed-ex, customs & brokerage fee was about $78.
I have NEVER been charged customs on any bags shipped into US via USPS.

But, DO BE AWARE, that there is always a risk of a customs fees on "imports", and those are the buyer's responsibility.

I had this very same experience. Just once. From the UK. Shipped the same method.

 

[trumanfinn]

I've ordered 2 bags from Japan, and my mom just got another from Japan, and we have never paid an import tax or anything.
They were all sent EMS.

 

[meandmylouis]

I never have had to pay. Guess our US gov't hasn't figured out another way to get money from us yet.....

Not true-I paid Custom fee in a couple of my purchased from Japan, and the other one from Europe. Of course the US Gov't know how to get money out of international transaction!