do i have to pay custom charges?
i want to get a laptop from germany. so if someone send the laptop from there to me,then do i have to pay custom service as well. although,they will send me that laptop as a personal package but still does custom charges apply even if the transfer is through dhl.
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Yes, either you or the sender will have to pay for customs
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As you already know taxes and death are the only things certain in life. but there are a few steps you can take to minimize risk of overpaying customs duties. 1) If the items is used, declared a fair market value for it (see ebay for ideas on how much your used laptop is worth) 2) If the computer is broken, the value is lessened even more. Make sure the shipper clearly indicates that the item is broken and coming in for repairs 3) if you left the computer behind while traveling, you can declared it as unaccompanied luggage and declare no value 4) Typically US customs allows you to bring items for personal use without paying taxes- around $500. I hope this helps and good luck
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