[s-cars] RS2 Caliper Bracket GB

[Robert Rossato]

Automotive parts have  a Duty Fee of only 2.9%.  Very reasonable.   As long as they are listed as automotive parts it shouldn't have anything to do with whether it is a bearing or a bracket.  Maybe bearings as a commodity have a higher tariff in order to protect the US bearing industry.  Don't know what the issue was that you referenced, but should have been able to get around that by describing them as automotive parts on the shipping paperwork.

The other aspect is that there are no charges if the value of the order is less than a certain amount, something like $400.  It also doesn't matter if they are new or used, tarrif still applies once you're over the threshold.  So it all depends on what the person at the other end writes on the Customs paperwork when shipping.

Bob

---- David Kase <davekase at pdqlocks.com> wrote: 
> $5 may be a little low.  I get discount UPS rates here at work and I 
> rarely ship anything for under $6. 
> 
> In any case, it will be cheaper than the damn UPS Stores.
> 
> Now, here is a point that someone brought up to me after seeing the GB 
> info.  It seems some Audi parts were imported and taxed heavily.  These 
> were bearings and that seems to be the issue.  I am not sure about 
> caliper brackets that are not offered in the U.S.
> 
> I have personally received two very large crates chock full of Audi 
> parts from Europe and was never charged any tariff.  But... most of the 
> parts were used.
> 
> Look at this thread ( 
> http://www.tdif.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=245#6852 ) and see what you 
> think.  I can not be responsible for any taxation that may occur.  I am 
> not even getting a set of these brackets, I am just setting things up.  
> Anyone else is welcome to take over if they care to as well.
> 
> The worst case may be that brackets end up costing what they would have 
> from another source. 
> 
> DK
> 
> David Kase
> Engineering Manager
> PDQ Industries
> 717-656-4281
> 717-656-8749 (f)
> www.pdqlocks.com
> 
> 
> 
> James Shackelford wrote:
> 
> >Me too, count me in.  Reshipping should be at most $5.00 for ground.
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> >[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Michael Bess
> >Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 7:41 AM
> >To: 'David Kase'; 'S-Cars'
> >Subject: Re: [s-cars] RS2 Caliper Bracket GB
> >
> >So it looks like (using my handy dandy currency converter) $140-143 shipped
> >to one guy.  Then reshipping to individuals should bring it to about $160
> >maximum I suppose.  I'm in.
> >
> >METALS MARKETING & TECHNOLOGY
> >
> >Michael Bess
> >President
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> >[mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of David Kase
> >Sent: Wednesday, November 08, 2006 9:19 AM
> >To: S-Cars
> >Subject: [s-cars] RS2 Caliper Bracket GB
> >
> >Here's the info.  Its up to you guys, no sweat either way.
> >
> >DK
> >
> >Hey Dave
> >
> >Sure thing!!!  :-) 
> >
> >But, I'll make it easier for you and just give you the 20+ price for all
> >of them  :-)  no matter if you only get 10 or 20.
> >
> >The price is 68.34 GB Pounds for one pair of brackets.
> >Shipping, well that TOTALLY depends on how many get bought. They are
> >heavy so the shipping is going to depend totally on how many get
> >ordered? 
> >
> >To give you an idea:
> >10 pairs all shipped to one destination via Fedex 68.38 GBP 
> >20 pairs all shipped to one destination via Fedex 98.82 GBP
> >
> >How's that Dave?
> >Martyn
> >
> >
> >  
> >
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