> All you have to do is write down the total value (in US$) and an
> adequate description. "AMATEUR RADIO PARTS" is usually close enough.
> That's all - you're done.
That works in western countries. However, anything containing "radio"
is automatically contraband in many countries outside Western Europe
and the Americas.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
On 6/3/2011 3:01 AM, Ian White GM3SEK wrote:
> Edward R. Cole wrote:
>>> In my case, the major reason I don't want to sell internationally is
>>> the matter of customs and duties, with the associated paperwork. Here
>>> it's mostly ignorance of what is needed, what the procedures are, etc.
>>> I might look at it differently with a ham I knew as the buyer. Nothing
>>> parochial beyond ignorance. :) 73, Jim K9YC
>> --------------
>> =And I think THIS is really the problem folks are having - they imagine
>> all sorts of issues! Customs and duties are paid by the receiving
>> party (not the shipper). All you need do is describe the item. Simple
>> as saying "Ham radio parts". Estimate their value (this is what the
>> customs will charge by), your name/address, the destination
>> name/address, your done! Not any harder than filling out a money
>> order. The form is half-page in size and most boxes do not
>> need to be filled in as they do not apply.
>
> Let me repeat that: import duties and taxes in the destination country
> are categorically
>
> NOT YOUR PROBLEM !
>
> All you have to do is write down the total value (in US$) and an
> adequate description. "AMATEUR RADIO PARTS" is usually close enough.
> That's all - you're done.
>
> NB: Always write out "AMATEUR" in full. Ham will be subject to extra
> import restrictions :-)
>
>
>
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