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Originally Posted by nat
Hey Folks,
So I bought something from Germany. Says it shipped March 12th, and was supposed to be delivered by the 4th. Nothing yet. Is there anything that I should know about international shipping that might be holding it up? Do I have to pay import duties or something (it's not very expensive - $60), and if so how do I do that?
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Sometimes things get held up at the border for no particular reason. I've had cards go past the due dates a few times but they have always shown up.
As far as duty goes, I assume that is based on where you live? I'm in Canada and I just got stung the other day on 3 cards totalling $30.00 dollars. Import/duty fees were $13.86
If sellers would just put $20.00 or less on the outside of the pkg, or no value at all, it doesn't get flagged but anything over that, it is a roll the dice situation if they are going to pick on you or not.
This is my 3rd time having to pay duty in the last couple of years.