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Magnificent! Is there an example of the edge spots?
Magnificent! Is there an example of the edge spots?
While the tariffs certainly would apply, it's most likely just getting passed through customs assuming it's a low-cost personal package and not worth the time to deal with duty fees. It's possible that the applicable HS codes were not used. The current duty on goods from China is about 50% so it's possible that customs agents will start to be more stringent even on perceived small-value packages.We do not know. So far tariffs have not been imposed on any shipments. If there is a tariff it should be small. The bill of lading from China is usually at $.05 per chip.
We're talking about a tens-of-thousands-chips shipment here. Hardly something that can be considered low-cost personal...While the tariffs certainly would apply, it's most likely just getting passed through customs assuming it's a low-cost personal package and not worth the time to deal with duty fees. It's possible that the applicable HS codes were not used. The current duty on goods from China is about 50% so it's possible that customs agents will start to be more stringent even on perceived small-value packages.
That's exactly what I mean. So many "small" packages (as in not a full 40' shipping container) just get passed through without inspection. I would not be surprised if that starts changing soon. These shipments should be subject to a 54% import duty (tariff) now, before Apr2 it was 34% so if that wasn't being collected then it certainly was just passed through without inspection.We're talking about a tens-of-thousands-chips shipment here. Hardly something that can be considered low-cost personal...
Which could be seen as tax fraud. I guess if all the government workers are getting fired that they're unlikely to have the manpower to investigate, but one should still exercise caution to not be exposed to legal liability trying to save a few bucks. Just don't sign your name to something you know to be inaccurate.Tina declares them at 5c each, even if they are subject to the 54% tax. That's only 3c in additional to the 47c GB price per chip now.
It more of a 5.4% difference rather than 54% differences.
That’s most likely their actual manufacturing cost. Shipping and a couple middlemen (fair they should get paid for their effort) taxes, tariffs, bribes, etc… probably push it up in the end.Tina declares them at 5c each, even if they are subject to the 54% tax. That's only 3c in additional to the 47c GB price per chip now.
It more of a 5.4% difference rather than 54% differences.
Sure, but import is still taxed on the amount paid. In theory at least, when everything is done legally.That’s most likely their actual manufacturing cost. Shipping and a couple middlemen (fair they should get paid for their effort) taxes, tariffs, bribes, etc… probably push it up in the end.