In the UK Pre-payment of import duties by the sender is possible (see http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014&propertyType=document#P120_11569)
I would expect several other countries operate similar schemes. Al. Eric wrote: > Are you sure? Isn't the import duty and taxes are paid by the importer > when it arrive at the custom? > > How can Google collect the import duty and taxes? and paid on their > behalf? I don't get it. (is there something I don't know?) > > Cheers > Eric > Portable Electronics Ltd > www.hdmp4.com > > On Dec 8, 5:01 am, "Justin (Google Employee)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Its not explained very clearly, but "shipping" in this case includes >> any applicable import duties and taxes. We're working to make the >> explanation of the charges clearer. >> >> Cheers, >> Justin >> Android Team @ Google >> >> On Dec 7, 1:40 am, Peekay <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>> Hi guys I was signing up to get the Android Dev Phone 1 from the >>> Marketplace. >>> >>> The phone is US$399 but shipping (to Ontario Canada) is $264.49??? Is >>> that right?? Total shows $663.49... >>> >>> Of course we can recoup the cost from sales but $264.49 shipping must >>> be a record for a phone... >>> > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
