International Shipping Terms -

International Shipping Terms

** MOST COUNTRIES CHARGE CUSTOMS DUTIES AND TAXES ON ITEMS BEING IMPORTED FROM THE US **

Payment

  • We do NOT accept payment or ship to Russia, Indonesia or Africa.
  • We ONLY accept payments in United States Dollars (USD).

Customs, Duties, & Taxes

  • The Buyer pays ALL import duties and taxes… These charges are your responsibility
  • Packages must clear customs and this will take a few days.
  • Most countries charge customs duties and taxes on items being imported from the US. You are responsible to know your Country’s importing laws and taxes.
  • Import duties, taxes and charges are NOT included in the item price or shipping charges. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying
  • Duties, taxes and charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up & do NOT confuse them for additional shipping charges.
  • We declare all items as a “purchase” for the winning bid amount.
  • We do NOT mark merchandise below value or mark items as “gifts” or “repairs” — US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. We cannot risk our ability to do business by falsifying any portion of the customs documents. Please do not ask us to break the law.

Questions & Answers

  1. Will you declare the package as a “gift”?
    No. We declare all items as “merchandise”.
  2. Will you declare the package as a “repair”?
    No. We declare all items as “merchandise”.
  3. Will you state a lower amount for customs?
    No. We declare all items truthfully for the winning bid/purchase amount.
  4. Why does it take so long for the package to be delivered?
    The customs process can cause a delay in receiving your package. All packages are subject to inspection by your country’s customs department. Every country is different in how they process a package.
  5. How much will I pay in customs duties and taxes?
    Every country is different. Please contact your local customs office and/or shipping carrier for the amount.
  6. Is customs duties and taxes refunded by Beckertime if I return the item for a refund?
    No. Beckertime does not refund any of the customs, duties, taxes or brokerage fees. You can contact your local customs office or the shipping carrier to request a reimbursement of your taxes and/or fees. Please note that some countries will not provide a reimbursement of your taxes or fees.