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 Author: Hm79.botay View Messages Posted By Hm79.botay
 Posted: Apr 29, 2024 21:53
 Subject: Import tax
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Hm79.botay (6)

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Hello,

Is there any country that does not tax Lego imports?

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 Author: 1001bricks View Messages Posted By 1001bricks
 Posted: Apr 29, 2024 22:34
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In Taxes, Hm79.botay writes:
  Hello,

Is there any country that does not tax Lego imports?

Your Country taxes imports.

Exports aren't taxed.

I don't understand the question, or maybe try to move to Liechtenstein?
 Author: yorbrick View Messages Posted By yorbrick
 Posted: Apr 30, 2024 03:14
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In Taxes, Hm79.botay writes:
  Hello,

Is there any country that does not tax Lego imports?

Yes, the USA doesn't. However, individual states charge sales tax.
 Author: cosmicray View Messages Posted By cosmicray
 Posted: May 1, 2024 18:08
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In Taxes, yorbrick writes:
  In Taxes, Hm79.botay writes:
  Hello,

Is there any country that does not tax Lego imports?

Yes, the USA doesn't. However, individual states charge sales tax.

USA imports are exempt under the Section 321 de-minimas rule, up to $800
USD per day. If someone orders a large amount of LEGO from a single non-USA seller,
and they ship it all in one package with a proper customs declaration form, then
the Section 321 rule does not apply.

The seller could, in theory, break it up into multiple packages and ship them
spaced out to avoid this.

Nita Rae
 Author: 1001bricks View Messages Posted By 1001bricks
 Posted: May 1, 2024 18:23
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In Taxes, cosmicray writes:
  In Taxes, yorbrick writes:
  In Taxes, Hm79.botay writes:
  Hello,

Is there any country that does not tax Lego imports?

Yes, the USA doesn't. However, individual states charge sales tax.

USA imports are exempt under the Section 321 de-minimas rule, up to $800
USD per day. If someone orders a large amount of LEGO from a single non-USA seller,
and they ship it all in one package with a proper customs declaration form, then
the Section 321 rule does not apply.

The seller could, in theory, break it up into multiple packages and ship them
spaced out to avoid this.

Yes but...

"CBP can also deny the exemption if it has reason to believe that a shipment
is one of several lots covered by a single order or contract but shipped separately
in order to obtain the benefits of the exemption."

More interesting is then, and especially in the case of LEGO Sets, Parts or any
items (Plastic Toys 950300 or 95030035), what would be the import fees in USA?

Like some % for the Country, or local Sales Tax (+ duty clearance fees)?
 Author: peregrinator View Messages Posted By peregrinator
 Posted: May 1, 2024 18:31
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In Taxes, 1001bricks writes:
  In Taxes, cosmicray writes:
  In Taxes, yorbrick writes:
  In Taxes, Hm79.botay writes:
  Hello,

Is there any country that does not tax Lego imports?

Yes, the USA doesn't. However, individual states charge sales tax.

USA imports are exempt under the Section 321 de-minimas rule, up to $800
USD per day. If someone orders a large amount of LEGO from a single non-USA seller,
and they ship it all in one package with a proper customs declaration form, then
the Section 321 rule does not apply.

The seller could, in theory, break it up into multiple packages and ship them
spaced out to avoid this.

Yes but...

"CBP can also deny the exemption if it has reason to believe that a shipment
is one of several lots covered by a single order or contract but shipped separately
in order to obtain the benefits of the exemption."

More interesting is then, and especially in the case of LEGO Sets, Parts or any
items (Plastic Toys 950300 or 95030035), what would be the import fees in USA?

Like some % for the Country, or local Sales Tax (+ duty clearance fees)?

There aren't any duties on 9503 items in the USA, generally speaking, so
I don't think the $800 de minimus limit of Section 321 applies. That's
for items that *do* have tariffs or duties.
 Author: 1001bricks View Messages Posted By 1001bricks
 Posted: May 1, 2024 18:33
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In Taxes, peregrinator writes:
  In Taxes, 1001bricks writes:
  In Taxes, cosmicray writes:
  In Taxes, yorbrick writes:
  In Taxes, Hm79.botay writes:
  Hello,

Is there any country that does not tax Lego imports?

Yes, the USA doesn't. However, individual states charge sales tax.

USA imports are exempt under the Section 321 de-minimas rule, up to $800
USD per day. If someone orders a large amount of LEGO from a single non-USA seller,
and they ship it all in one package with a proper customs declaration form, then
the Section 321 rule does not apply.

The seller could, in theory, break it up into multiple packages and ship them
spaced out to avoid this.

Yes but...

"CBP can also deny the exemption if it has reason to believe that a shipment
is one of several lots covered by a single order or contract but shipped separately
in order to obtain the benefits of the exemption."

More interesting is then, and especially in the case of LEGO Sets, Parts or any
items (Plastic Toys 950300 or 95030035), what would be the import fees in USA?

Like some % for the Country, or local Sales Tax (+ duty clearance fees)?

There aren't any duties on 9503 items in the USA, generally speaking, so
I don't think the $800 de minimus limit of Section 321 applies. That's
for items that *do* have tariffs or duties.

Ah just what I thought - happy it didn't change!
 Author: peregrinator View Messages Posted By peregrinator
 Posted: May 1, 2024 18:38
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In Taxes, 1001bricks writes:
  In Taxes, peregrinator writes:

  
  There aren't any duties on 9503 items in the USA, generally speaking, so
I don't think the $800 de minimus limit of Section 321 applies. That's
for items that *do* have tariffs or duties.

Ah just what I thought - happy it didn't change!

I say "generally speaking" because there are exceptions, like if you're
importing to the USA from Cuba there is a 70% duty.

Of course consult with a lawyer (of which I'm not one) if you're importing
truly large amounts of Lego!
 Author: 1001bricks View Messages Posted By 1001bricks
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In Taxes, peregrinator writes:
  In Taxes, 1001bricks writes:
  In Taxes, peregrinator writes:

  
  There aren't any duties on 9503 items in the USA, generally speaking, so
I don't think the $800 de minimus limit of Section 321 applies. That's
for items that *do* have tariffs or duties.

Ah just what I thought - happy it didn't change!

I say "generally speaking" because there are exceptions, like if you're
importing to the USA from Cuba there is a 70% duty.

Ouch, that hurts.
But still safer than to import Cuban cigars - apart if this changed
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In Taxes, peregrinator writes:
  In Taxes, 1001bricks writes:
  In Taxes, cosmicray writes:
  In Taxes, yorbrick writes:
  In Taxes, Hm79.botay writes:
  Hello,

Is there any country that does not tax Lego imports?

Yes, the USA doesn't. However, individual states charge sales tax.

USA imports are exempt under the Section 321 de-minimas rule, up to $800
USD per day. If someone orders a large amount of LEGO from a single non-USA seller,
and they ship it all in one package with a proper customs declaration form, then
the Section 321 rule does not apply.

The seller could, in theory, break it up into multiple packages and ship them
spaced out to avoid this.

Yes but...

"CBP can also deny the exemption if it has reason to believe that a shipment
is one of several lots covered by a single order or contract but shipped separately
in order to obtain the benefits of the exemption."

More interesting is then, and especially in the case of LEGO Sets, Parts or any
items (Plastic Toys 950300 or 95030035), what would be the import fees in USA?

Like some % for the Country, or local Sales Tax (+ duty clearance fees)?

There aren't any duties on 9503 items in the USA, generally speaking, so
I don't think the $800 de minimus limit of Section 321 applies. That's
for items that *do* have tariffs or duties.

Good to know, I shipped some big orders there and didn't receive any news
about extra payments as I feared.