You may not have a problem at all. If I recall correctly many (most?) US duties
do not apply to used goods. I am not sure if that is the case on camera
equipment or not, but it would be worth finding out.
Jim Couch
Pandionhalietius@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi, I have a question and need some educated opinons. I am in the US.
> I bought a lens from a fellow in the UK. I paid $1100 + $100 shipping
> (ouch!).
> I get the lens yesterday and the guy has posted it's value on the custom's
> form as 2550 UK pounds...or roughly $3670 US!!
> I am scrambling trying to figure out what I may be charged. The best I see
> is 20p to 10%+
> The lens is really worth under $1800 in the shape it is in (non Olympus).
> Is there a step I should take before I get my bill?
> I wrote the guy and asked if he would consider helping me redirect what the
> price was he put on it and all I got in return was a "yeah." I am not too
> sure.
> Am I in a pickle or what?
> Most folks seem to fib in a favorable way on the custom's papers. How about
> getting screwed in the other direction?
>
> Anyone with good facts would be appreciated.
>
> John
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