Import duty on bringing things from Spain?

EdE · #1 04-03-2003, 03:01 PM

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong spot. I have a co-worker going to spain in a few weeks and asked him to see if he could find a RG2570EX to bring back. Now these are about $825 list, what kind of import duty if any would he be charged bringing it back? Or is this even worth it?

vaijem777 · #2 04-03-2003, 04:38 PM

You'd probably be better off going through Ishibashi if possible. There shouldn't really be a "duty" if it's shipped to the US, but there may be a slight customs charge. Shipping would be the worst part. I shipped a guitar to Spain about a year ago, and it was right around $180 or so with insurance.

EdE · #3 04-03-2003, 04:45 PM

I wasnt going to ship it since my buddy will be there. I was just going to have him bring it back. Any idea what a customs charge would be? I can't find the RG3270MTB or RG2570EXRB on Ishibashi. Do you think local dealers could special order?

Rich · #4 04-03-2003, 04:47 PM

Nobody is going to special order a non-US model.

10% is the duty.

gkelm · #5 04-03-2003, 08:18 PM

I brought a classical back a couple years ago. As US citizens we we're allowed a certain amout duty free...I don't recall it being much, if anything, that I had to pay. You might check the US Customs web site for more info.
Greg