Shipping overseas

Log Out | Topics | Search Moderators | Register | Edit Profile

Author Message glocke Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 908 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2011 - 8:10 am:    So someone from Switzerland has expressed interest in my SI that I have for sale. The person seems genuine and I am giving consideration to doing this. Is there anything I should be aware of when it comes to shipping an instrument overseas (i.e. difficult paperwork, hidden costs, etc). Thanks jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2989 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 - 4:42 am:    Make sure your buyer is aware that He'll most likely be stung for import taxes. When my MK turned up in Scotland I was hit for around 15% of the value of the instrument!. Pretty sure this will apply to most european countries. Graeme fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1300 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 - 9:47 am:    In Holland is about 23% (19% VAT and about 4% import tax) of the price on the invoice PLUS shipping costs and about $20 custom clearance costs.