RPSharman Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Hi, There's a pretty good deal on a couple of DPA lavs in England. I'm in LA at the moment. Trying to figure out whether it's better to pay 20% VAT and have my wife mail the mics to me as personal property, or have company send the mics here and pay US import duty and California use tax. Anyone with personal experience want to chime in with ideas? Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kosty Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 How much is the US import tax and the use tax? If an European dealer ships outside of the EU, he doesn't charge the national VAT (20%). It will be less trouble in case the parcel gets damaged or lost during shipping if you order from the dealer directl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 It's a dealer in the UK. Use tax is about 10% - duty may be 0-5%. I don't know. That's what I'm asking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismedr Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 If you stay long term in the US, I would import it directly. If you plan to go back to the UK, then I'd have it shipped there (even more if you have a VAT number). Main reason is if something happens which involves insurance, it will be easier in the country it was legally imported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPSharman Posted January 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I think I'm just gonna count how many 4071s I have, and see if I really need them :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted January 17, 2017 Report Share Posted January 17, 2017 I think I'm just gonna count how many 4071s I have, and see if I really need them :-) Well, if you change your mind again, you should probably buy your mics before Friday. Tariffs could go up considerably Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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