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 Posted: Wed Jun 24th, 2009 08:48 pm
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stew77



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 Anyone know what the import duties/taxes would be in buying a watch from a seller in Singapore?

I have never purchased a watch from a seller outside the USA (in fact, I've been extremely fortunate to have purchased my preowned watches from the wonderful members here at 3T...Teddy and Ken, you know who you are...these transactions were ultra-smooth to say the least).

I am somewhat concerned about purchasing a watch from someone in Singapore, but will do my best to check out references etc.  Another thing I can't seem to find on the US customs website is what I can expect to pay in import duties/taxes for a watch shipped from a seller in Singapore?  I see that if the item exceeds $200 (and this watch would) then I would generally have to pay import duties (although it seems like some peoples experience is hit or miss in terms of actually being charged).

Anyone of you experienced watch buyers know the answer to this question?

Thanks

Last edited on Wed Jun 24th, 2009 08:49 pm by stew77