[Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs

[Ian White GM3SEK]

Edward R. Cole wrote:
>>In my case, the major reason I don't want to sell internationally is 
>>the matter of customs and duties, with the associated paperwork.  Here 
>>it's mostly ignorance of what is needed, what the procedures are, etc. 
>>I might look at it differently with a ham I knew as the buyer.  Nothing
>>parochial beyond ignorance. :)     73, Jim K9YC
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>=And I think THIS is really the problem folks are having - they imagine 
>all sorts of issues!  Customs and duties are paid by the receiving 
>party (not the shipper).  All you need do is describe the item.  Simple 
>as saying "Ham radio parts".  Estimate their value (this is what the 
>customs will charge by), your name/address, the destination 
>name/address, your done!  Not any harder than filling out a money 
>order.  The form is half-page in size and most boxes do not
>need to be filled in as they do not apply.

Let me repeat that: import duties and taxes in the destination country 
are categorically

NOT    YOUR   PROBLEM !

All you have to do is write down the total value (in US$) and an 
adequate description. "AMATEUR RADIO PARTS" is usually close enough. 
That's all - you're done.

NB: Always write out "AMATEUR" in full. Ham will be subject to extra 
import restrictions :-)



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73 from Ian GM3SEK
http://www.ifwtech.co.uk/g3sek