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In response to "d'oh! -- nm" by JenBro

17% on sneakers. 0% for computers. Here we can import up to $800 before we get an import tax so it's not something that even crossed my mind.

Posted by Krusty (aka Krustylu) Jul 22 '20, 06:50

The highest fee is on sneakers and they were specifically mentioned in the article I read. Not sure why they hit what they call "sports shoes" so heavily but they hate them and it makes me sad. :-)

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Also, he just told me that if he doesn't pick it up in five days they add another 8% on top. Damn! -- nm - Krusty Jul 22, 06:57
it's a bummer, but really - what choice did you have? -- nm - JenBro Jul 22, 06:55 1
- Not much other than not insuring it for it's real value. Though, I'm sure there's some sneaky way of getting around the import duties, VAT, etc. -- nm - Krusty Jul 22, 06:58
the Dutch protecting their local wooden sneaker industry. -- nm - Reagen Jul 22, 06:51 1
- It does explain their slow sprint times in the Olympics. -- nm - Krusty Jul 22, 06:56

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17% on sneakers. 0% for computers. Here we can import up to $800 before we get an import tax so it's not something that even crossed my mind.

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