marshg246
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We've discussed DHL and customs before. There are NO duties on HSS code 8714.00.0050 from the UK to the US. I've been charged many times and have disputed all of them successfully except one.
Amal and AN now mark the boxes with the HSS code so the problem should have been gone. I have never had a problem from Wassell - they don't use DHL. Earlier this year, I got an order of Amal carbs that was over $2500 and was charged "duties". I disputed as usual and after 10 days DHL finally admitted that it wasn't duties but rather a Homeland Security fee that is randomly charged. Wow! I found out that they can charge that fee for their effort of going through the shipment - they never have gone through one of my shipments. Also, that the fee and duties get $17 added to it for DHL "paying the fee for you ". Finally, the fee was charged before it got to the US.
I have an Amal order for $2000.48 in the same boat now. I filed the dispute and here's the reply: "Anytime you import in to the USA you have a duty free amount up to $800 once your declared value coming in is over $800 US Customs could have fees. In order to avoid fees in the future your value of goods will have to be under $800."
Big fat lie! When you travel to the US you can being in up to $800 without paying duties on items that normally have duties. Since the motorcycle parts have no duties, there are none to be paid.
This is all about DHL making extra money!
I've had it. Unless Amal and AN are willing to use another carrier I won't buy more. Small orders cost WAY too much shipping
It's amazing that none of this happens with DHL from AU.
Amal and AN now mark the boxes with the HSS code so the problem should have been gone. I have never had a problem from Wassell - they don't use DHL. Earlier this year, I got an order of Amal carbs that was over $2500 and was charged "duties". I disputed as usual and after 10 days DHL finally admitted that it wasn't duties but rather a Homeland Security fee that is randomly charged. Wow! I found out that they can charge that fee for their effort of going through the shipment - they never have gone through one of my shipments. Also, that the fee and duties get $17 added to it for DHL "paying the fee for you ". Finally, the fee was charged before it got to the US.
I have an Amal order for $2000.48 in the same boat now. I filed the dispute and here's the reply: "Anytime you import in to the USA you have a duty free amount up to $800 once your declared value coming in is over $800 US Customs could have fees. In order to avoid fees in the future your value of goods will have to be under $800."
Big fat lie! When you travel to the US you can being in up to $800 without paying duties on items that normally have duties. Since the motorcycle parts have no duties, there are none to be paid.
This is all about DHL making extra money!
I've had it. Unless Amal and AN are willing to use another carrier I won't buy more. Small orders cost WAY too much shipping
It's amazing that none of this happens with DHL from AU.