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hellow rwg members any, members ever imported goods from china to usa ?

by seafreight ?

would like to know the process of picking up the merchandice at seaport .

what would be the taxes , customs charge etc ..

iv bought some guitar parts abroad & not quite sure on the import process .

thanx in advance .. ed

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I bring stuff in from China every week.

In Oz, there are all sorts of charges, duties, taxes, even down to fumigating wooden crates, if a certificate from the supplier is not given. (on top of the actual freight cost) Also depends on your buying terms. Are the goods FOB? (Free on board) Or ex store? As there will be an extra charge for freight/handling at the dispatch point.

Suspect the US would be little different... I suggest you get in touch with a Freight Forwarder/Expeditor, and ask for a quote, including customs agents charges and inland freight at your end. Then get 2 more! Gotta keep 'em honest, and we see huge differences. One recent shipment (A full 40'container) had almost $3k in variations in the quotes!

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