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Duty rates?
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04/15/2016 01:46 PM
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Anyone paid duty recently on jewelry purchased in St. Maarten when returning to the US? Any idea what the rate is? Trying to figure it out on the US Customs website seems to require a PhD.
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Re: Duty rates?
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04/15/2016 03:00 PM
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Thanks. Does anyone know if they take credit cards in Charlotte customs?
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Re: Duty rates?
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[/b][b]jfaircloth said: Thanks. Does anyone know if they take credit cards in Charlotte customs?
From the cpb.gov website: How to Pay Customs Duty
If you owe Customs duty, you must pay it before the conclusion of your CBP processing. You may pay it in any of the following ways:
U.S. currency only. Personal check in the exact amount, drawn on a U.S. bank, made payable to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. You must present identification, such as a passport or U.S. driver's license. CBP does not accept checks bearing second-party endorsement. Government check, money order or traveler's check if the amount does not exceed the duty owed by more than $50. In some locations/POEs, you may pay duty with either MasterCard or VISA credit cards.
It doesn't specify which entry points accept credit cards, I would suggest calling or emailing or having cash to be sure.
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Re: Duty rates?
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EdB said: or...u can just wear it and pay nothing Believe it or not, there are still some people who have a conscience and believe in honesty. Their is no assurance that you will not be questioned further when asked about purchases. Wearing an item does not preclude you from being asked or answering questions. I know people who have done it both ways. To each their own.
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Re: Duty rates?
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EdB said: or...u can just wear it and pay nothing I was holding back on saying the same thing
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Re: Duty rates?
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To me, it is not worth the possibility of getting caught. BIG fines if you don't declare things.
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Re: Duty rates?
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SandS said: How do you get caught when I understand that jewelers will send your receipt and appraisal to your home? I'm asking in all honesty not from personal experience. IF you are asked about purchases and the value of said purchases you are supposed to give an honest answer. Where a receipt is mailed to would have nothing to do with anything. I am not into telling someone to do something that could possibly get them in trouble. The original poster asked a question. It is up to them what they tell Customs officers but I will assure you, nobody is responsible except the person answering the questions about purchases and value. They can do what they want but doing something that could be illegal can possibly have consequences. This is one of the problems with believing everything you read on the internet. Many times, if one is honest they will be waived through without incident. You buy something that costs $10,000 and then try to get by with possibly avoiding $300 in duty?? It COULD cost one a whole lot more than the $300 IF things go wrong. If they can afford the $10,000 to begin with, what is another $300??
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Re: Duty rates?
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04/15/2016 06:21 PM
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Just had this same discussion on the TA Anguilla forum, guy wants to bring back Cuban cigars, US gov website says not allowed yet, dated 3/8/16 - but someone had to chime in and say they do it all the time and never get caught - right, so the guy will probably listen to them. I personally have a big fear of going to jail and paying fines, so I always declare everything and I do not lie to customs officers. But, that's me. To each his own, I would never advise someone to break the law. Ellen
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Re: Duty rates?
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100% correct.
I have heard of changing bands/boxes on cigars but if it gets down to the "nitty gritty", one who is dishonest will probably lose.
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Re: Duty rates?
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04/15/2016 07:26 PM
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Sorry, as someone else said, new jewelry looks much shinier than old jewelry. And they have the absolute right to question you as to when you acquired the piece and what you paid for it. I personally am not a very good liar. Your mileage may vary.
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Re: Duty rates?
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04/16/2016 01:51 PM
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jeepers said: also coming from st. Maarten they know there is jewellery & it REALLy shines when brand new. We got married 12 years ago and bought my wife's ring at Zhaveri. Every year we return and have it cleaned and it looks brand new, so shiny you almost need sunglasses. If you take care of your jewelry and have it cleaned regularly you can't tell if it's old or new.
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Re: Duty rates?
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wofan said:jeepers said: also coming from st. Maarten they know there is jewellery & it REALLy shines when brand new. We got married 12 years ago and bought my wife's ring at Zhaveri. Every year we return and have it cleaned and it looks brand new, so shiny you almost need sunglasses. If you take care of your jewelry and have it cleaned regularly you can't tell if it's old or new. Corect, properly cared for and cleaned jewelry will look just about like new.
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