if you're considering ordering stuff from Europe...

[Striker1423]

I looked into ordering from Devon Rim Company, and as far as I can tell based on the schedule is 25%. So, I've been piecemealing the parts together on eBay today. I can eek in just above the total before tariffs that Devon can provide (438GBP just for the wheels and spokes, including shipping), which is $589. 

NOS spokes for the front $138 shipped.
NOS front rim $166 shipped
Used Rear Rim $145 shipped. - No nice Takasagos available. I guess there is one that a guy is offering rechromed for $350 shipped.
Rear spokes (Buchanan stainless) $175 shipped, all that was on ebay.

Grand total: $624

[Hawaii-Mike]

Buy used parts as much as possible!

[gargantua350]

So again, how were the tarriffs going to benefit us? 

[RDnuTZ]

the idea is multiple countries globally have been placing tariffs (import duties) on American products for decades while no attempts were made by US government to "level the playing field" based on idea of Free Trade. It was just never receiving the public attention it does now. Driving force now is to achieve Fair Trade with the countries taking advantage of us. It's definitely become more personal to all of us, but if you look at the economy right now the tariffs are not having a negative effect overall and is not directly linked to the left-over inflation we still experience from previous policies. 

[m in sc]

stop. this direction of discussion is leading to opinion based versions of this.  the whole point of this thread is 'just the facts'. everyone's experience here about why things are the way they are doesn't matter here. trust me, I have been buying industrial equipment, globally, for well over 20 years. my opinion doesn't matter here either. but we aren't discussing it. just how it affects buying motorcycle parts from global suppliers. 

[dgorms]

Thank you Mark!

[1976RD400C]

Looks like 10% for items from UK plus they add a $4.50 disbursement fee?? 

[Simmons1]

That's not terrible. Could be a lot worse.