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glocke

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Shipping overseas
« on: August 20, 2011, 08:10:03 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

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Shipping overseas
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2011, 04:42:51 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.
 
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« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2011, 09:47:16 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.
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