Taylor 964 Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 6 hours ago, PoshLife said: Oh my God, this I forgot about this "SNSD says 'I Got a Boy', but I have to say "I Got 10 CDs" :lmao: :lmao: Tbh I think I've only looked at HyoYeon's photo book and the group version's photo book Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martijn 1,042 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 So, a little update on my first K-pop album buying experience. I've now received the CDs after 13 business days, which is earlier than expected, so that's a good thing. However, when the mailman gave me the package, I had to pay €19,52 ($22.07) in import duties. That brings the total amount I've spent on these 3 CDs on €66,69 ($75.41), while the CDs themselves only cost €31,47 ($35.59)... So, I'm not in the best mood right now. As much as I wanted those CDs, I really doubt if it was worth it in the end. To my fellow K-pop merch buyers: Have you experienced this before? Is there any way I can prevent this? For example by ordering smaller or bigger amounts of CDs at the same time? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoshLife 16,908 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 2 hours ago, MartijnMonster said: So, a little update on my first K-pop album buying experience. I've now received the CDs after 13 business days, which is earlier than expected, so that's a good thing. However, when the mailman gave me the package, I had to pay €19,52 ($22.07) in import duties. That brings the total amount I've spent on these 3 CDs on €66,69 ($75.41), while the CDs themselves only cost €31,47 ($35.59)... So, I'm not in the best mood right now. As much as I wanted those CDs, I really doubt if it was worth it in the end. To my fellow K-pop merch buyers: Have you experienced this before? Is there any way I can prevent this? For example by ordering smaller or bigger amounts of CDs at the same time? @Taylor Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PopReaper 2,229 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I just wanna dance the night away Du nun-eul gamgo dance in the moonlight Jeomjeom deo dal-aolla tteugeobge Nado nal meomchul su eobs-eo no way Fun Fact: The K in KPop stands for "Kate Bush" Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANZ 4,380 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 OMG I didnt know that 2 of them were Japanese My Favs = Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson, Ricky Martin, AKB48 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YCHofficial 5,293 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 41 minutes ago, MARLON BRANDO said: OMG I didnt know that 2 of them were Japanese not 2 but 3 of them are Japanese Mina Sana Momo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Taylor 964 Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 6 hours ago, MartijnMonster said: So, a little update on my first K-pop album buying experience. I've now received the CDs after 13 business days, which is earlier than expected, so that's a good thing. However, when the mailman gave me the package, I had to pay €19,52 ($22.07) in import duties. That brings the total amount I've spent on these 3 CDs on €66,69 ($75.41), while the CDs themselves only cost €31,47 ($35.59)... So, I'm not in the best mood right now. As much as I wanted those CDs, I really doubt if it was worth it in the end. To my fellow K-pop merch buyers: Have you experienced this before? Is there any way I can prevent this? For example by ordering smaller or bigger amounts of CDs at the same time? Hey! Yeah, customs duty sucks, in my experience it's rare to get a customs charge but I always let out a sigh when I see that I have been charged. Hopefully you're happy with the CDs themselves though? Customs laws are different for each country, for example in the UK nothing is charged if the goods are declared as anything less than £15 (~$22). However, if the customs slip has marked the goods as a 'gift' the limit is raised to £34 or (~$48). Anything over that and you have to pay import VAT. I think you said you lived in the Netherlands, right? I did a quick Google, and this site says "VAT is not charged if the FOB value, i.e. the value of the goods excluding shipping and insurance cost, does not exceed €22." If the value does exceed that, then you're liable to pay import VAT at 21%. On the customs slip of the box it will have the declared value (probably the $35) of the CDs. Since this is over the €22 (~$24) limit, I'm guessing that's why you will have been charged. You were probably charged about €6.50 as import VAT ($35 x 21% then covered to Euros) and an additional handling fee of about €13.00 (to make up the €19.52 charge). You said you purchased from KTOWN4U, right? On the order page there is a box that lets you select the customs value (if you leave it blank the customs form is marked at the value of the CDs by default), so if you order anything in the future you should type maybe around $15 to avoid the charge again. I had a huge box of stuff (like 50cm in length by 30cm wide and 30cm tall) last summer with a declared value of $15. Sure it probably looked kinda suspicious for the value, but I didn't get charged Each store is different. I know Grape Music on eBay by default marks it as a gift with low value, as does kpopmart.com. If you want to order from a different store and are unsure of how they handle customs forms, just ask me and I'll probably be able to tell you (I've ordered from so many places ). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martijn 1,042 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, Taylor said: Hey! You're an angel! I'm so glad to know that there might be a way to avoid paying for import duties! I don't think I ever would've bought CDs from Korea ever again if I had to pay that ridiculous amount every time! I'll definitely pay attention to it next time! Thank you so much for helping me again! You're a sweetheart! Ooh, and I'm very happy with the CDs! The unboxing experience is oddly satisfying! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 104,846 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 If I have to purchase K-Pop CDs, since I mainly purchase YG records, I usually bought it from official store, the YG store on ebay. I got my package in a week since I cleared payment. Got 2NE1 1st Mini and To Anyone that way, as well as the BB's MADE singles and some official merchandise. Other than that, CDJapan ofc. Always use EMS, so it arrived in 3 days to a week after payment. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ 𝒮𝓀𝒾𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒻𝒶𝓈𝓉 𝓇𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝒶𝓇𝑜𝓊𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓂𝑜𝑜𝓃 (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 964 Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, RAMROD said: If I have to purchase K-Pop CDs, since I mainly purchase YG records, I usually bought it from official store, the YG store on ebay. I got my package in a week since I cleared payment. Got 2NE1 1st Mini and To Anyone that way, as well as the BB's MADE singles and some official merchandise. Other than that, CDJapan ofc. Always use EMS, so it arrived in 3 days to a week after payment. CD Japan... I always get charged customs fees with them. Every damn time. Yeah, EMS is good but some stores charge a really high price for it. I once had two parcels shipped from Korea on the same day, one EMS and one standard. They both arrived on the same day as the EMS one was held up by stupid Parcelforce operations It usually takes 3-4 days though Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 964 Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 12 minutes ago, MartijnMonster said: You're an angel! I'm so glad to know that there might be a way to avoid paying for import duties! I don't think I ever would've bought CDs from Korea ever again if I had to pay that ridiculous amount every time! I'll definitely pay attention to it next time! Thank you so much for helping me again! You're a sweetheart! Ooh, and I'm very happy with the CDs! The unboxing experience is oddly satisfying! Yeah same, if I had to pay customs every time I wouldn't bother. Here it's 20% import VAT and a ~$19.50 handling fee I'd say I get customs fees maybe once every 25 orders (maybe not even that) but keep in mind I usually buy 8-10 CDs at a time so it would probably be less frequent if I only ordered 3-5 CDs. You're welcome any questions, just ask Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 104,846 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 1 minute ago, Taylor said: CD Japan... I always get charged customs fees with them. Every damn time. Yeah, EMS is good but some stores charge a really high price for it. I once had two parcels shipped from Korea on the same day, one EMS and one standard. They both arrived on the same day as the EMS one was held up by stupid Parcelforce operations It usually takes 3-4 days though Wow, I guess it depends on countries then. Why would they hold your package tho, that seems strict tbh. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ 𝒮𝓀𝒾𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒻𝒶𝓈𝓉 𝓇𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝒶𝓇𝑜𝓊𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓂𝑜𝑜𝓃 (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor 964 Posted May 14, 2016 Author Share Posted May 14, 2016 2 minutes ago, RAMROD said: Wow, I guess it depends on countries then. Why would they hold your package tho, that seems strict tbh. No idea, Parcelforce (delivery courier) are useless. A few weeks ago a parcel of mine was received in the UK, it then entered customs and then nothing... I waited a week. Nothing. I waited another week. Nothing. I called customs and they said they'd handed it back to Parcelforce. I phoned Parcelforce and they said they'd not received it from customs I got it three weeks later after Parcelforce "found it" after I called their managing directors office to complain - Yesterdays delivery... Well. I picked it up because I had a customs fee to pay too 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 104,846 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 3 minutes ago, Taylor said: No idea, Parcelforce (delivery courier) are useless. A few weeks ago a parcel of mine was received in the UK, it then entered customs and then nothing... I waited a week. Nothing. I waited another week. Nothing. I called customs and they said they'd handed it back to Parcelforce. I phoned Parcelforce and they said they'd not received it from customs I got it three weeks later after Parcelforce "found it" after I called their managing directors office to complain - Yesterdays delivery... Well. I picked it up because I had a customs fee to pay too That is so messy, got ping ponged like that Glad you finally received it though! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ 𝒮𝓀𝒾𝓅𝓅𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒻𝒶𝓈𝓉 𝓇𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝒶𝓇𝑜𝓊𝓃𝒹 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝓂𝑜𝑜𝓃 (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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