TIL that in #germany, when #importing #electronics from non-EU countries, there are different #customs #fees depending on wether it's a "ready-to-use" product or a "to-assemble" kit. The fee for the latter is lower.

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@alexlunaview 600$ for two hens?

• That's expensive enough to make it worth #importing #chicken from #Europe into the #USA and pay for the #veterinary paperwork to get them cleared.

UPS tried to charge me $167 for importing my mask from the US I ordered from Joaquin Baldwin (I am not going to @ him as he doesn't need the mess). I self declared through the CLVS process and paid $44. UPS wanted to charge me the incorrect duties and the taxes to process the brokerage, plus the HST that was due on the shipment. That's a difference of over $120.

If you're in Canada, and you're stuck ordering goods that ship with UPS. USE THE CLVS PROCESS. UPS is screwing you.

It's simple. You call UPS IMMEDIATELY upon receiving the "you need to pay duties email" (or if you get them showing up at the door - ask the driver to hold for self declaration). Once you receive the paperwork, it's usually 24 hours later. Go to your nearest Port of Entry that is a designated commercial hub with CLVS services. There's several in Southern Ontario alone within easy reach of major cities. (Toronto, Hamilton, Fort Erie, Kitchener, Windsor just as an example)

Once there, present them your paperwork asking for a B15 form and to pay the duties and taxes owed. Wait for them to process it (it may take a little bit of time). Pay what you owe. A LOT LESS than what UPS wants.

Now you can sometimes take the B15 directly to the UPS depot, but not all of them are open to the public. So you can usually fax or email them (it'll be on the paperwork) and then they'll (re-)release it for shipment.

Make sure you have a copy on hand to give the driver in case they don't believe you. If you're picking up from a depot, make sure they copy the paperwork and GIVE YOU BACK THE ORIGINAL.

That's it!

Ukraine Daily Summary - Thursday, March 28

Russia imports Belarusian gasoline amid decreasing domestic supplies due to drone strikes -- Ukraine can down Zircon hypersonic missile with Patriot, SAMP/T -- Russia's policy of torture on show in Moscow terror 'trial' -- Poland doubles its contribution to Czech ammunition initiative for Kyiv -- and more

https://writeworks.uk/~/UkraineDaily/Ukraine%20Daily%20Summary%20-%20Thursday,%20March%2028/

Ukraine Daily Summary - Thursday, March 7

Ukraine aims to stabilize front line, conduct counteroffensive in 2024 -- Ukraine’s allies have almost finished collecting funds to purchase shells through Czech-led allied initiative -- SBU detains man suspected of joining military to spy for Russia -- Ukrainian soldiers near Kupiansk prepare for potential Russian offensive -- and more

https://writeworks.uk/~/UkraineDaily/Ukraine%20Daily%20Summary%20-%20Thursday,%20March%207/

Ukraine Daily Summary - Wednesday, June 14

Three killed, at least 13 injured in Russia's overnight missile strike on Odesa -- Russia increases supply of Iranian drones -- Ukraine makes gains 1 week into counteroffensive but decisive battle yet to begin -- France says it uncovered major Russian disinformation campaign -- and more

https://writeworks.uk/~/UkraineDaily/Ukraine%20Daily%20Summary%20-%20Wednesday,%20June%2014/

"It seems that #Russia has sold #oil to #China in #yuan, and the #money may be being used for #importing from other countries, including #India," https://www.livemint.com/news/india/yuan-dilemma-in-russia-trade-11673802115330.html?utm_source=share&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=share_via_web