Sammy Posted October 1, 2015 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 31 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 2.08 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 30, 2023 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Share Posted October 1, 2015 Anybody ever use the company 'cdjapan' to import either music or dvds into the United States? Or Amazon jp? I am curious how strict US customs is if its just one or two BD's. Also whether or not they actually need someone at the door before they would deliver it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
GandR Posted October 1, 2015 Member ID: 3207 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 10 Topic Count: 5 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 37 Content Per Day: 0.01 Reputation: 43 Achievement Points: 294 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 02/17/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: 11 hours ago Device: Windows Share Posted October 1, 2015 I've ordered DVDs from the UK with no problem and also some cheap electronic stuff on ebay from china (I think it was China). I didn't have any problems and don't think I had to sign for it or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Sammy Posted October 1, 2015 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 31 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 2.08 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 30, 2023 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Share Posted October 1, 2015 30th anniversary Macross BD is coming out in Jan and its too good to pass up. So it would be one of those two companies I would preorder from. I just fear some customs official having a bad day and deciding he wants to hold up a small package with a disc or add another %50 to the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
DEEJAYKEG Posted October 2, 2015 Member ID: 1238 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 35 Topic Count: 1207 Topics Per Day: 0.23 Content Count: 6083 Content Per Day: 1.18 Reputation: 4984 Achievement Points: 50727 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 11 Joined: 03/12/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 11 Device: Kindle Fire Share Posted October 2, 2015 It'd be a good idea to check to see if your domestic postal service charges a handling charge for opening the packet and presenting it to local customs. I've fallen foul of this in the UK with a postman requiring a payment at the door that has been more than the goods were worth. Strangely, the notable exception was when I bought a "USS Enterprise" Zippo lighter from the wife of a US serviceman stationed in Japan. It only took a few days to get here and I didn't have to pay any extra taxes or handling charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
El Presidente Posted October 2, 2015 Member ID: 2137 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 43 Topic Count: 44 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 514 Content Per Day: 0.11 Reputation: 320 Achievement Points: 3993 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 01/18/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16 Birthday: 05/20/1964 Device: Windows Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) if the item is new and from the states you might have to pay customs normally this is done at the shop before it beening posted,i would think its the same from Japan also the uk customs can open this to see what it is and then charge you the VAT which is payed by the post services then they get the cash back from you. there is away around this for small items the shop or person you buy it from puts this is a GIFT ie birthday or xmas then you donot have to pay the vat or if you have done,u can get a refund. i got a GSP for my motorbike from the states it was a great deal but then got stung by the VAT Edited October 2, 2015 by elmerfud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Tron Posted October 2, 2015 Member ID: 4147 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 26 Topic Count: 76 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 753 Content Per Day: 0.18 Reputation: 868 Achievement Points: 6283 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 3 Joined: 12/07/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: Friday at 10:49 AM Birthday: 07/25/1968 Device: Macintosh Share Posted October 2, 2015 I build scale models, many of which I order from Japan.....never had a problem with customs or fees...but I am unsure if there are different rules related to media like DVDs due to potential copyright infringement from pirated movies. You know the movie companies are a powerful lobby here..so wouldn't surprise me if they got some rule passed that says if the item is listed as a DVD, it has to have a duty paid or some BS. I was actually considering ordering that set myself. I Started watching Macross Saga when it first came out...and I was a Junior in high school. Damn I am getting old too fast lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Sammy Posted October 2, 2015 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 31 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 2.08 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 30, 2023 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) Well that tells me I am older than you. First saw the movie in 85-86 when it made the rounds around the various anime communities while I was in high school. If you are talking robotech however, which I didnt actually see until later, you can get that domestically extremely cheap from Amazon. cdjapan told me that import duties are not something they collect up front because they are simply too complicated with all the various locations around the world having different policies. People around are saying it is unlikely a small package with less than $200 US declared value would be opened up but no guarantees. I am just a worry wart. edit: Back in my youth there was a Kinokunya store a 10 minute walk away that would order stuff for me. Ah the good ol days. Edited October 2, 2015 by Sammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
little_old_man Posted October 2, 2015 Member ID: 1194 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 40 Topic Count: 436 Topics Per Day: 0.08 Content Count: 6692 Content Per Day: 1.29 Reputation: 11691 Achievement Points: 53094 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 76 Joined: 02/27/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 16, 2023 Birthday: 04/15/1960 Share Posted October 2, 2015 (edited) I would think a seller in Japan can pop a CD or DVD into a UPS or FedEx pouch and ship it to you without the need for it to be opened by customs. I buy stuff online all of the time from overseas that arrives unopened. In fact, I can't recall a single package ever being opened. Edited October 2, 2015 by little_old_man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Sammy Posted October 2, 2015 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 31 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 2.08 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 30, 2023 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Share Posted October 2, 2015 Sounds like I dont have much to worry about so as long as the seller and shipper are reputable. That and if I am not trying to import 10 grand worth of merchandise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
TheHammer Posted October 3, 2015 Member ID: 4101 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 22 Topic Count: 54 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1124 Content Per Day: 0.27 Reputation: 792 Achievement Points: 8736 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 12/05/12 Status: Offline Last Seen: Sunday at 12:16 PM Birthday: 07/08/1962 Device: Windows Share Posted October 3, 2015 I bought my windows cd from japan hahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Sammy Posted October 5, 2015 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 31 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 2.08 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 30, 2023 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 Well just made my first ever online order for imported goods via cdjapan. One urusei yatsura bluray and a mari iijima CD. We shall see if there are any problems. Shipping does say a signature will be required but there is tracking included so I should know when it is out for delivery. Wish me luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Sammy Posted October 9, 2015 Member ID: 3036 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 31 Topic Count: 219 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 9419 Content Per Day: 2.08 Reputation: 7515 Achievement Points: 62539 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 21 Joined: 11/29/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: December 30, 2023 Birthday: 04/26/2008 Device: Windows Author Share Posted October 9, 2015 Package cleared customs in San Fran according to EMS tracking. Which is good. But it said nothing about whether or not I am going to be charged any kind of duties. The value of the package itself is maybe 60 bucks US. So based on what a lot of people say that, in the US at least, it is highly unlikely that will happen. But if so I imagine duties on a $60 package wont be that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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