Have any of you received a package from abroad?

[ByTheWay2000]

I'm thinking of having my brother buy and send me a package with a mobile phone from Texas. What service have you used? What kind of duties/import taxes should I expect?

[88sins]

goimg by the title only
wtf?

[ByTheWay2000]

goimg by the title only
wtf?

Oh yeah I really butchered the grammar in the the title. Sorry about phoneposting.

"Does any of have had someone send you a package from abroad?"

"Have any of you received a package from abroad?" would be a better title.

[MaxPower]

^ well edit it na mamoo

But try:

https://shipwebsource.com/estimator.php

Will give you an idea of the customs charges etc.

Hope this helps.

[The_Honourable]

Had family member send packages to my skybox and seabox already. If it's letters or other non-urgent stuff, regular mail. Important or urgent documents, FedEx.

[VexXx Dogg]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

[rspann]

Had someone send me an introduction to English course . Seabox or skybox will work fine.

[ByTheWay2000]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

Is this true even if the item is a gift from someone?

[paid_influencer]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

Is this true even if the item is a gift from someone?

it is true. you still have to pay taxes based on the original value of the item.

[Dohplaydat]

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Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

Is this true even if the item is a gift from someone?

Of course, the way around this is to tell the original shipper to use a fake invoice and say used or refurbished.

[ByTheWay2000]

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Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

Is this true even if the item is a gift from someone?

Of course, the way around this is to tell the original shipper to use a fake invoice and say used or refurbished.

Do I not have to pay duties on used/refurb items?

[88sins]

Will still pay duties and VAT on the amount stated on the invoice.

Edit
Don't get any crazy ideas about making a invoice for a ridiculously low price to get away from taxes and duties either, cuz it can go any one of multiple ways.
One being that customs can disregard your invoice and charge according to the average price of the item

Another being, (worst case scenario here) you get charged with trying to defraud the state and have some court appearances to attend and questions to answer.

[Dohplaydat]

[instagram][/instagram]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

Is this true even if the item is a gift from someone?

Of course, the way around this is to tell the original shipper to use a fake invoice and say used or refurbished.

Do I not have to pay duties on used/refurb items?

U might be charged less. Once it looks realistic as 88sins is saying. But it's still down to customs to decide..

[stev]

customs out and bad these days to be honest....budget / expect to pay full tax and duty on the phone....if u pay less then thats great.

skybox is a good choice anyway u take it.

[ByTheWay2000]

Thanks for all the advice guys. Could I just use some service like UPS or Fedex?

[death365]

DHL is best for Fastest delivery in trini

Thanks for all the advice guys. Could I just use some service like UPS or Fedex?

[88sins]

DHL is best for Fastest delivery in trini

Thanks for all the advice guys. Could I just use some service like UPS or Fedex?

Yeah, but only if you in a hurry and don't mind paying with an arm and a leg and a kidney with a promise to give them your firstborn

[ByTheWay2000]

DHL is best for Fastest delivery in trini

Thanks for all the advice guys. Could I just use some service like UPS or Fedex?

Yeah, but only if you in a hurry and don't mind paying with an arm and a leg and a kidney with a promise to give them your firstborn

DHL is best for Fastest delivery in trini

Thanks for all the advice guys. Could I just use some service like UPS or Fedex?

Lol. I'm not in a hurry. I have 3 or 4 weeks.

[adnj]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

Is this true even if the item is a gift from someone?

Depending on the phone, you can find some of the local power sellers on the forum have prices that are about the same as what you will pay for the same phone in the USA when your factor in state sales tax and currency exchange rates.

[VexXx Dogg]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

Is this true even if the item is a gift from someone?

Depending on the phone, you can find some of the local power sellers on the forum have prices that are about the same as what you will pay for the same phone in the USA when your factor in state sales tax and currency exchange rates.

Some local phones may even be cheaper than amazon, when you factor in full freight, duty and vat.

[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

They do it so customers will pick them next time, the fact of the matter is Taxes on electronics are far too high especially something like a smartphone which again is an EDUCATIONAL device. These are NOT luxury items a phone is used for communication which is extremely important in cases of emergency.

The fact that we still pay taxes on them is a joke in all honesty, or at least reduce the taxes or tax it after a certain price so those who can afford latest iphones for $8000 let them pay the full price.

Users who pay $3000 or less for a phone should be exempted.

[88sins]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

They do it so customers will pick them next time, the fact of the matter is Taxes on electronics are far too high especially something like a smartphone which again is an EDUCATIONAL device. These are NOT luxury items a phone is used for communication which is extremely important in cases of emergency.

The fact that we still pay taxes on them is a joke in all honesty, or at least reduce the taxes or tax it after a certain price so those who can afford latest iphones for $8000 let them pay the full price.

Users who pay $3000 or less for a phone should be exempted.

They can't even get the applications of taxes and duties right, but is exemptions you want?
You paying VAT not only on the value of the items, but on import duty & OPT as well. You feel that was accidental?

[ByTheWay2000]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

Is this true even if the item is a gift from someone?

Depending on the phone, you can find some of the local power sellers on the forum have prices that are about the same as what you will pay for the same phone in the USA when your factor in state sales tax and currency exchange rates.

Thanks. What sellers do you recommend?

[Ted_v2]

titan

[nervewrecker]

x2 on titan

[2ndchance]

Phone is 20% duty and 12.5% vat.

If you get it thru ttpost, they will hold the package and you will have to pay to get it.

Ttpost might underinvoice it, so it might be cheaper than skybox. Dunno how/why they do this

They do it so customers will pick them next time, the fact of the matter is Taxes on electronics are far too high especially something like a smartphone which again is an EDUCATIONAL device. These are NOT luxury items a phone is used for communication which is extremely important in cases of emergency.

The fact that we still pay taxes on them is a joke in all honesty, or at least reduce the taxes or tax it after a certain price so those who can afford latest iphones for $8000 let them pay the full price.

Users who pay $3000 or less for a phone should be exempted.

They can't even get the applications of taxes and duties right, but is exemptions you want?
You paying VAT not only on the value of the items, but on import duty & OPT as well. You feel that was accidental?

Yes, I've wondered why we have to pay tax on another tax. I could understand VAT charged on the CIF but VAT on duties and OPT?

[paid_influencer]

Yes, I've wondered why we have to pay tax on another tax. I could understand VAT charged on the CIF but VAT on duties and OPT?

VAT is based on value added. When you pay customs duty and OPT, you add value to the item.

[2ndchance]

Yes, I've wondered why we have to pay tax on another tax. I could understand VAT charged on the CIF but VAT on duties and OPT?

VAT is based on value added. When you pay customs duty and OPT, you add value to the item.

Brilliant! I would have never thought of that. You should be a Minister in the Ministry of Finance.

[paid_influencer]

Yes, I've wondered why we have to pay tax on another tax. I could understand VAT charged on the CIF but VAT on duties and OPT?

VAT is based on value added. When you pay customs duty and OPT, you add value to the item.

Brilliant! I would have never thought of that. You should be a Minister in the Ministry of Finance.

i would also not pay people their legally due vat refunds

elect me now.