[Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > 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.

That works in western countries.  However, anything containing "radio"
is automatically contraband in many countries outside Western Europe
and the Americas.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 6/3/2011 3:01 AM, Ian White GM3SEK wrote:
> 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
>> --------------
>> =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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