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Read The New Announcement on Customs Declaration Forms
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willysgrandma
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Read The New Announcement on Customs Declaration Forms

Aug 23, 2006 5:37 AM
All sellers should make sure they read this new announcement about properly declaring selling prices on customs declaration form:

***Reporting Value on Customs Declarations***

August 22, 2006 | 01:59PM PST/PT

Postal administrations in several international countries have contacted the United States Postal Service about the declaration of value placed on customs forms. They have noted that in many cases, the declared value is understated when compared to the actual invoice or known value of the item, especially for sales conducted over the internet.

While this applies to sellers both on and off eBay, the USPS has asked us to remind our sellers to declare the proper value on all customs forms.

The correct value of each item is required on customs forms as it helps determine the proper duties and taxes, and whether they should be applied. Some countries will soon begin taking steps to address this issue, such as levying fines on the addressee when the declared value is
determined to be lower than the invoice.

To make sure you're complying with international regulations, please make sure the stated value on your customs declaration is supported by your invoices or other documentation.

You can also send this to buyers who ask you to report items as gifts.


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Read The New Announcement on Customs Declaration Forms

Aug 23, 2006 5:40 AM
This is a good one to save and send back to people who ask to put gift on the forms.



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Aug 23, 2006 5:40 AM
I'm glad they announced this, and now I have extra "ammo" for buyers who request I lie on customs forms, which I will not do, and give me a hard time for refusing.

This is also why I include an invoice with every international shipment.



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Aug 23, 2006 5:41 AM
Ha!! Just saw that you said exactly that at the bottom ofyour post. great minds run on the same track!



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Aug 23, 2006 5:46 AM
Hi All-

I have a quick question - is the declared value the selling price or the ARV? Sometimes items sell for way less than the known value and if you put the sale price on it it will be less than the known value.

Just to be clear...
Angela
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banana_ramma
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Aug 23, 2006 5:49 AM
They have noted that in many cases, the declared value is understated when compared to the actual invoice or known value of the item, especially for sales conducted over the internet.

Angela, it take this to mean that the price on the invoice is the value on the item.

An item is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it.


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Aug 23, 2006 5:51 AM
I think it might have been a good idea if they also mentioned that the value does not include shipping. I know the sellers here know it, but not all new sellers do.


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Aug 23, 2006 5:51 AM
Also, it is important to note on the Customs Form if an item is 'used' as opposed to new. Customs agents are aware that used items, even if they appear virtually new, will generally have a lower perceived value than new items. If an item is used and the form is marked as such, it can speed the customs process.


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Aug 23, 2006 6:01 AM
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willysgrandma
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Aug 24, 2006 8:44 AM
is the declared value the selling price or the ARV?

The declared value is the ending bid price - no shipping.

It is what would appear on your invoice if you add one to the box.


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Aug 24, 2006 9:00 AM
Can a pink tack this to the top of the page? We get at least one person a week posting here that someone has asked them to lie on the customs form.


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ny.gal
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Aug 24, 2006 9:39 AM
It would be great if a pink could tack this, but I think seller central is currently pink-less. They've abandoned us.



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Aug 25, 2006 2:48 PM
Hi everyone,

I was just swinging by and saw your request - this thread has been tacked to the upper part of the board.

Have a good one!

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1st-oliveoyl
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Aug 27, 2006 11:40 AM
it is important to note on the Customs Form if an item is 'used' as opposed to new.

Great idea! I will start doing just that.

I had an astute buyer from England ask me to put the word "antique" on the custom's form. Since it was indeed a very old Kestner doll, I did so. Something about special handling through customs for antique items.

Just for the record, I have NEVER had a buyer ask me to lie on a custom form. I state in my TOS that "All customs and declaration forms will be filled out accurately and honestly."

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Aug 30, 2006 10:37 AM
Thanks for tacking this, zigmund.



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