Cellphone Import Tax

[scotty_buttons]

they give 12month warranty and its an ebay seller who has over 2million sales postive feedback of 99.3%
dunno how and where they get so many phones to sell

Are those refurb phones good?

Isn't that a big risk?

i buy a refurb xs
should get next week

Apple also sells refurbished phones as well with same one year warranty

[scotty_buttons]

Please don't rush to get any of the 12 series iPhones. I sent a 12 pro and 12 pro max to the states because of the battery drain while the device is not in use.....

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/12/03/apple-iphone-12-mini-pro-max-battery-drain-new-iphone-upgrade/?sh=5a8a5cf1254f


Also see that on the apple forums itself Alot of users have this issue as well.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251956914?answerId=254330591022#254330591022

Likely and hopefully something that can be fixed with a software update

As it looks right now, the issue is being caused by the new modem Apple placed in the 12 series to allow 5G connectivity. Also,
iOS 14.4 beta 1 literally did nothing to fix this issue so we will have to rely on future updates.
In my personal position, I didn't pay $1280 US to wait around for a fix hence why I sent it back within my return period of 14 days....
I'll keep updated with the forums, and once it is fixed I'll repurchase my 12 pro max.

Yeah I agree.
I’d be upset as well.
Was going to buy a 12 pro this weekend but now I’m hesitant.
Upgrading from an X

[stark_007]

Please don't rush to get any of the 12 series iPhones. I sent a 12 pro and 12 pro max to the states because of the battery drain while the device is not in use.....

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/12/03/apple-iphone-12-mini-pro-max-battery-drain-new-iphone-upgrade/?sh=5a8a5cf1254f


Also see that on the apple forums itself Alot of users have this issue as well.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251956914?answerId=254330591022#254330591022

Likely and hopefully something that can be fixed with a software update

As it looks right now, the issue is being caused by the new modem Apple placed in the 12 series to allow 5G connectivity. Also,
iOS 14.4 beta 1 literally did nothing to fix this issue so we will have to rely on future updates.
In my personal position, I didn't pay $1280 US to wait around for a fix hence why I sent it back within my return period of 14 days....
I'll keep updated with the forums, and once it is fixed I'll repurchase my 12 pro max.

Yeah I agree.
I’d be upset as well.
Was going to buy a 12 pro this weekend but now I’m hesitant.
Upgrading from an X

Just wait a bit bro, iOS 14.4 official release is on the horizon. Just subscribe to the forum I linked and read the reviews of the most recent posts. Fingers crossed iOS 14.4 fixes it.

[scotty_buttons]

Please don't rush to get any of the 12 series iPhones. I sent a 12 pro and 12 pro max to the states because of the battery drain while the device is not in use.....

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/12/03/apple-iphone-12-mini-pro-max-battery-drain-new-iphone-upgrade/?sh=5a8a5cf1254f


Also see that on the apple forums itself Alot of users have this issue as well.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251956914?answerId=254330591022#254330591022

Likely and hopefully something that can be fixed with a software update

As it looks right now, the issue is being caused by the new modem Apple placed in the 12 series to allow 5G connectivity. Also,
iOS 14.4 beta 1 literally did nothing to fix this issue so we will have to rely on future updates.
In my personal position, I didn't pay $1280 US to wait around for a fix hence why I sent it back within my return period of 14 days....
I'll keep updated with the forums, and once it is fixed I'll repurchase my 12 pro max.

Yeah I agree.
I’d be upset as well.
Was going to buy a 12 pro this weekend but now I’m hesitant.
Upgrading from an X

Just wait a bit bro, iOS 14.4 official release is on the horizon. Just subscribe to the forum I linked and read the reviews of the most recent posts. Fingers crossed iOS 14.4 fixes it.

When was your phone purchased?
My sister purchased a 12 in Dec 2020 and she doesn’t have any battery drain issues.
Battery lasts two days easily.

[stark_007]

Did she check her standby time during the night with the phone unplugged? The first I preordered and got it around November (12 pro) then I sent back that one, got the 12 pro max middle of December then sent that one back beginning of January.
Mind you.... I didn't get any tax break. Full $3000 to clear EACH fml. ._. attached is a screen shot how it looks.

*note* my friend and I preordered at the same time, just he got the basic iPhone 12 and I got the pro and he doesn't get this issue. So maybe it's only some devices.

[christopherwilliams2]

Are those refurb phones good?

Isn't that a big risk?

i buy a refurb xs
should get next week

I only buy APPLE refurb from APPLE. Amazon would be an option too, they have a 90 day return policy on those but it can be a hit or miss. I trust apple refurbished only.

[christopherwilliams2]

Please don't rush to get any of the 12 series iPhones. I sent a 12 pro and 12 pro max to the states because of the battery drain while the device is not in use.....

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2020/12/03/apple-iphone-12-mini-pro-max-battery-drain-new-iphone-upgrade/?sh=5a8a5cf1254f


Also see that on the apple forums itself Alot of users have this issue as well.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/251956914?answerId=254330591022#254330591022

Likely and hopefully something that can be fixed with a software update

As it looks right now, the issue is being caused by the new modem Apple placed in the 12 series to allow 5G connectivity. Also,
iOS 14.4 beta 1 literally did nothing to fix this issue so we will have to rely on future updates.
In my personal position, I didn't pay $1280 US to wait around for a fix hence why I sent it back within my return period of 14 days....
I'll keep updated with the forums, and once it is fixed I'll repurchase my 12 pro max.

Yeah I agree.
I’d be upset as well.
Was going to buy a 12 pro this weekend but now I’m hesitant.
Upgrading from an X

I upgraded to the 11 personally but a 12 ProMax for a friend'...not looking for the 12 personally right now.

[treeneeboi]

Say no more.

Legend. Thanks man.

[gastly369]

Ordered in some android boxes today... GT

[Premchand1976]

Ordered in some android boxes today... GT

For resale or personal use ?

[dredman1]

Ordered in some android boxes today... GT

Didnt realise “accessories” like Android boxes exempt from duties and taxes as well now. That means others like Apple TV and Nvidia Shield exempt as well?

[pugboy]

should not have been as those are not phone devices but entertainment tv devices
maybe customs treating them as computer equipment

[christopherwilliams2]

The government indicated a push to digitization, therefore as many things that promote digital economy as possible should be exempt from duties. Mobile phones represent a good start.

[nemisis]

Did security systems ever get that exemption?

[Chimera]

Yes for about 6.months

[Kenjo]

Yes for about 6.months

Many years ago but only with a screen system not so ?

[pugboy]

only if the entire system comes in one box
cameras, dvr and monitor must be all together in one

a real farce

the initial announcement by larry howai took about a year to reach customs after budget announcement too

at least impsbert pushed his phone exemption thru

Did security systems ever get that exemption?

[Chimera]

It was hit and miss.
Sometimes I use to land a 40k 50k in cameras and dvrs with no tax( no full systems)

Sometimes 10k in cameras would get taxed 4k

Was always random

Yes for about 6.months

Many years ago but only with a screen system not so ?

[teems1]

Paid $500+TT to clear an Amazon Echo Studio with Web Source.

So smart home speakers are not exempt.

[Kenjo]

Paid $500+TT to clear an Amazon Echo Studio with Web Source.

So smart home speakers are not exempt.

Well it should at least have a screen ?

[ruffrider27]

Ah still want to know if smart watch under that. Someone import one and tell us please.


Only exemption is duty. Everything else is still on.

Shipping these today for my nephews late Christmas gifts

The Apple Watch is the GPS version
The rest I know got to pay duties and taxes on the 2 nikes , the PS5 looking to see I’ll keep you guys posted .

[christopherwilliams2]

Let us know how it goes! Especially the Apple Watch....

Ah still want to know if smart watch under that. Someone import one and tell us please.


Only exemption is duty. Everything else is still on.

Shipping these today for my nephews late Christmas gifts

The Apple Watch is the GPS version
The rest I know got to pay duties and taxes on the 2 nikes , the PS5 looking to see I’ll keep you guys posted .

[stark_007]

Before the tax exemption, I paid $250 to clear an apple watch 6 series ..... This was in December. Skybox: tropical express.

[christopherwilliams2]

Before the tax exemption, I paid $250 to clear an apple watch 6 series ..... This was in December. Skybox: tropical express.

250TTD?

[jackal]

Paid $95.40 to clear Samsung Tab S6 today.

[jackal]

Paid more to clear the case for it.

[teems1]

Paid $500+TT to clear an Amazon Echo Studio with Web Source.

So smart home speakers are not exempt.

Well it should at least have a screen ?

This one doesn't have a screen

https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Studio/dp/B07G9Y3ZMC

[Kenjo]

Paid $500+TT to clear an Amazon Echo Studio with Web Source.

So smart home speakers are not exempt.

Well it should at least have a screen ?

This one doesn't have a screen

https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Studio/dp/B07G9Y3ZMC

Yup I have a couple so unless they say it’s a computer it’s normal tax on those . The stretches of Apple watches and smart watches hopefully doesn’t start to piss off the customs officers with Prealerts.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

Paid $95.40 to clear Samsung Tab S6 today.

That was shipping and handling or taxes?

[stark_007]

Before the tax exemption, I paid $250 to clear an apple watch 6 series ..... This was in December. Skybox: tropical express.

250TTD?

Yepppp