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Offline JMason

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Exporting Baits
« on: 09/07/12 09:49 UTC »
Need some advice here. I have had some requests from potential customers outside the country. Is there anything I need to be aware of other than the additional shipping costs? (i.e.) Is there an export tax or other costs that need to be considered? Thanx, for your help. John
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Offline ghostbaits

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Re: Exporting Baits
« Reply #1 on: 09/07/12 10:29 UTC »
John,

I have a big following in Australia, France, South Africa. Ship there monthly. As far as I know, the additional taxes are paid on the recievers end.

Big boxes are very expensive!!!!

Jim
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Offline andrewlamberson

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Re: Exporting Baits
« Reply #2 on: 09/07/12 11:22 UTC »
Get paid BEFORE you ship!
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Offline BassDetective

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Re: Exporting Baits
« Reply #3 on: 09/07/12 11:33 UTC »
Get paid in US currency and there may be additional credit card or money transfer fees.   :o

I think there are some shippers who will not guarantee ship dates or insure packages be sure to discuss this with your client too.
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Offline captian chaos

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Re: Exporting Baits
« Reply #4 on: 09/07/12 17:14 UTC »
Me being an Aussie i can tell you we pay no extra taxes unless the purchase is over $1000 AU then we pay an extra 10% (if you declare it  ;) ).
I bring components in from all over the world and the only real issues i have had is from lackluster suppliers either not using adequate padding or leaving part of the order out. Ask Jason for advise his packageing is always spot on.
I have had a couple of items ceased temporally by Aust Customs for closer inspection but everything has come through.
USPS is my preferred postal service from the US and I use DHL for all other countries.
Get a paypal account set up they take a bit extra but a secure site is peace of mind for me when paying internationally and I'm sure others think the same.
You can send me whatever you want as a test i will put my neck out there and your guinepig :)
Good luck
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Offline JMason

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Re: Exporting Baits
« Reply #5 on: 09/08/12 04:32 UTC »
Thanks everybody I knew this was the right place to ask :)
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Offline BigBoyBaits

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Re: Exporting Baits
« Reply #6 on: 09/08/12 13:12 UTC »
I also ship out of the US often, be very careful with random, large orders. There is a new scam going around, the involves intrernational check payments, such as pay 50% before order, 50% after. I was almost the victim of this scam early in my business days. But mostly it is safe and easy.
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