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

[Brad-Man]

When sending a motorcycle part to the UK for repair and then back to the US, you can apply for special customs procedures to reduce or eliminate tariffs. In both the US and the UK, these processes ensure you pay duties and Value Added Tax (VAT) only on the value added by the repair, rather than on the full value of the part.

For a motorcycle part sent to the Netherlands for repair and return, you can use a process called "Inward Processing" to be exempt from import duties and VAT. This special customs procedure allows for the temporary import of goods for processing or repair without paying taxes, as long as the items are re-exported within a specified timeframe.

[Kawtriplefreak]

Brad Man
Can you provide a link or tell me who to contact? I sent my Gray Ghost oil pump to Arrow in the UK for the 421 upgrade and got hit with $73.58 in duty and will probably have to pay that on the way back. I valued it at $100 in anticipation of duty...I was shocked at the amount, nearly 75% of declared value. Thanks for your time.
Tim

[Brad-Man]

For goods of U.S. origin sent for repair and returned to the U.S.
If the goods were originally manufactured or in circulation in the U.S. and are being sent to the U.K. for repair before being returned to the U.S., a different process applies for U.S. customs.
What is required
CBP Form 4455: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recommends using a CBP Form 4455, Certificate of Registration. Before exporting the item, the shipper must bring the goods and form to a CBP office for inspection and sign-off.
Include form with shipment: A copy of the signed CBP Form 4455 should be sent with the goods to the U.K. repairer. The repairer should include this copy in the package when returning the goods to the U.S..
Commercial invoice: The commercial invoice for the return shipment should state that the items are "returning for repair". This helps clarify the purpose of the import to customs officials in both countries.
Important considerations
Application timelines: The U.K. business should apply for an Outward Processing authorization at least one month before exporting the goods to ensure enough time for processing.
Non-compliance: Failure to follow the correct procedures can result in standard duties and taxes being applied.
Expert advice: Given the complexities of international trade and customs regulations, it is advisable for businesses to seek assistance from a customs broker or trade specialist.

[Economy Cycle John]

Tariffs on the RD Vape igntions are 52.5% $799 retail now. This is due to the high copper content of the generator and wiriing.

[m in sc]

fuuuuuck.

[85RZwade]

fuuuuuck.

[Kawtriplefreak]

Thanks Brad Man. Seeing as how it is already over there awaiting repair and the return I appear to be shit out of luck. Oh well. Either way thank you for the guidance.

[1976RD400C]

I'm waiting for a small part that is not worth much to arrive from UK. Fed Ex got it to Memphis, and the tracking shows it hasn't moved for 4 days now. 

[Simoniz]

Just got home from the Philippines a week or so back, and had a load of small bike parts and a dozen Asian music albums in my suitcase to avoid all this nonsense. Otherwise they would have had to get here in small packets, which is what's being targeted for outrageous charges. I always fly home to the UK with a case full of random bike parts for friends there for the same reason.

Take a vacation - buy bike parts! Might end up being cheaper......

[1976RD400C]

Here we go, just got this from FedEx:   "Clearance delay - Import
Description provided is insufficient to classify commodity."   

[1976RD400C]

Here we go, just got this from FedEx:   "Clearance delay - Import
Description provided is insufficient to classify commodity."   

Update: FedEx called with a representative that had a such a strong accent I couldn't understand what they were saying. Over and over I had to ask "what, repeat"?? I finally gave up and asked to spell each word they were trying to say and that was even a problem. Finally I think they were saying they were working on my package and wanted to know the country of origin, but who knows. Anyway, they will be in touch in about a week.   

[1976RD400C]

Final outcome: It took 2 weeks for my FedEx shipment from UK to arrive. It was not something I bought or paid any money for. "You owe us $5.90 in tariffs" 

[2steve]

Final outcome: It took 2 weeks for my FedEx shipment from UK to arrive. It was not something I bought or paid any money for. "You owe us $5.90 in tariffs" 

This is not a Yambits order?

[1976RD400C]

This is not a Yambits order?

No, just shipping an item from there to here. I'd imagine Yambits orders are being hit with tariffs according to what the invoice was you paid.

[m in sc]

mine was not, actually.