If you buy fabric from outside your own country...
#11
Mmmmh, as you may know I live in Argentina, and if I use FLAT RATE ENVELOPES I NEVER pay a cent to get my fabrics. The Postman just requires my signature (or sb else's as I have my orders delivered at my job)and my fabrics ARE ON MY HAND AT THE VERY MOMENT.
But I do know by experience, that ALL packages that come with tracking and/or insurance are held at customs.
And must pay for taxes.
That's why I never ever have my orders shipped in box.
Unfortunately have had a recent problem with a well-known on-line store, who ignored my request. But that's for another thread I guess.
Hope this info is useful.
But I do know by experience, that ALL packages that come with tracking and/or insurance are held at customs.
And must pay for taxes.
That's why I never ever have my orders shipped in box.
Unfortunately have had a recent problem with a well-known on-line store, who ignored my request. But that's for another thread I guess.
Hope this info is useful.
#12
I live in Australia and buy the majority of my fabric from the US. We have a limit here from our customs people that if its value is over $1000 then import taxes must be paid, but under that no taxes. To post overseas is quite expensive, as we do not have prepaid package like UPS do for international mail.
#13
I also haven't ever paid duties or taxes on any fabric sent in those prioity flat rate envelopes by USPS. I only ever paid on the box that came from Hancocks of Paducah. I also never get anything sent by UPS, not worth it. I only will deal with USPS.
#14
Originally Posted by Favorite Fabrics
This is useful info.
I'm getting the feeling that packages sent via USPS have a chance of going through without taxes, even if the value is high enough that they should be getting caught. Does that sound like what's happening?
I'm getting the feeling that packages sent via USPS have a chance of going through without taxes, even if the value is high enough that they should be getting caught. Does that sound like what's happening?
So, i always wonder, what's the deal?? :shock:
That's why I always request to split my orders (if necessary) in as many envelopes as needed-
#15
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I ordered 9 yds from Bear Paw Quilting and the duty and other charges were $17.00...why I don't know. Ordered over $200.00 from Connecting Threads and there were no extra/unknown fees when delivered. I love to shop for my fabric online (not that I buy much), but, I don't like going to pick up a package and have a $15-$20.00 surprise waiting for me. I will definitely be ordering more from CT unless other board members have other shops that don't surprise you on delivery with duty charges.
#16
Originally Posted by quilterella
I ordered 9 yds from Bear Paw Quilting and the duty and other charges were $17.00...why I don't know. Ordered over $200.00 from Connecting Threads and there were no extra/unknown fees when delivered. I love to shop for my fabric online (not that I buy much), but, I don't like going to pick up a package and have a $15-$20.00 surprise waiting for me. I will definitely be ordering more from CT unless other board members have other shops that don't surprise you on delivery with duty charges.
#17
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Originally Posted by quilterella
I ordered 9 yds from Bear Paw Quilting and the duty and other charges were $17.00...why I don't know. Ordered over $200.00 from Connecting Threads and there were no extra/unknown fees when delivered. I love to shop for my fabric online (not that I buy much), but, I don't like going to pick up a package and have a $15-$20.00 surprise waiting for me. I will definitely be ordering more from CT unless other board members have other shops that don't surprise you on delivery with duty charges.
Here is a link to the Canada Border Services Agency, where they spell out what the rules are:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/po...roits-eng.html
#18
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Quilterella, it's not the shops that create a surprise for you. Kin d of the other way around. If for some reason, you *don't* get charged anything, that should be the surprise - and a pleasant one for you.
Here is a link to the Canada Border Services Agency, where they spell out what the rules are:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/po...roits-eng.html[/quote]
Thankyou for the link. I never really understood why when you order fabric from various sites, that you would get charged duty for some and not the others, especially when the package clearly stated "fabric". I'm not sure I understand it now, but, you are right...expect to pay duty and let it be a good surprise when you don't have to.
Here is a link to the Canada Border Services Agency, where they spell out what the rules are:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/import/po...roits-eng.html[/quote]
Thankyou for the link. I never really understood why when you order fabric from various sites, that you would get charged duty for some and not the others, especially when the package clearly stated "fabric". I'm not sure I understand it now, but, you are right...expect to pay duty and let it be a good surprise when you don't have to.
#19
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Originally Posted by shadoh
Originally Posted by quilterella
I ordered 9 yds from Bear Paw Quilting and the duty and other charges were $17.00...why I don't know. Ordered over $200.00 from Connecting Threads and there were no extra/unknown fees when delivered. I love to shop for my fabric online (not that I buy much), but, I don't like going to pick up a package and have a $15-$20.00 surprise waiting for me. I will definitely be ordering more from CT unless other board members have other shops that don't surprise you on delivery with duty charges.
#20
Originally Posted by tweetee
I live in Australia and buy the majority of my fabric from the US. We have a limit here from our customs people that if its value is over $1000 then import taxes must be paid, but under that no taxes. To post overseas is quite expensive, as we do not have prepaid package like UPS do for international mail.
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