How will the recently implemented tariffs affect your doll collecting?

I am waiting for my Rainman Solen head shipped from South Korea. It was shipped EMS premium since regular EMS has been suspended. I paid an extra $7 for the upgrade. I was given a tracking number for EMS Premium and another for UPS which allowed me to track it after landing in AK. Then it went to UPS in Kentucky. UPS Customs was there. This morning I got a notice at the UPS website, that I owed an import tax of $22.50 which I paid on the website with PayPal. The value declared was $50. I later noticed my 17track app also gave me notice that money was due. My receipt was from the website and noted on my 17track app. I didn’t receive an email or text message. It is expected here tomorrow.

 

I just paid my second bill for tariffs on this time doll clothes. Lucky for me the seller lowered value, but it's seems I paid for 3 parts. PGA disclaim fee, Disbursement Fee and Duty Amount. In order they were $1.00. $14.00 and $1.80. UPS sent me a written out bill and I went to UPS.com/billing. Had to make a new account as old one expired. Although I could have gone to UPS.com/guestpay/us. But have a feeling I want a paper trail. So made the account. Paid $16.80 via PP as don't want CC info on their site. Gave them only info required. So UPS and DHL are only ones I have had to deal with Tariffs. As long as I can get USPS to do my incoming I think I am okay. I for sure am only dealing with sellers in USA or companies I know will help with this.

 

@seraphicdolls I had a package reach US Customs in LA on August 26. It took two full weeks to clear customs and be released. The package is thankfully out for delivery today! It took a total of 24 days to get to me! I think there was a huge backlog of packages arriving just before the 29th, and customs got behind. I’ve also read that LA is known for taking up to two weeks to clear a package.

 

Yes. I have had packages languish in LA in the past. Also Chicago.

 

Mine is going through New York. So glad you finally got your package! Don't have any news yet - last update for mine was the 29th with USPS tracking / or 30th with Japan Post tracking as it was in NY customs. I think I'm on day 21 of it being in transit so perhaps if I am lucky, by the end of this week it will show up . . .
Did you have to pay any duties on your package?

 

Thankfully, I didn’t have to pay any tariffs! I won’t be so lucky on my next package from Japan. A pre order that was made way before the tariffs were implemented. I’m still waiting for shipping to resume ( so far it’s been 16 days). I just try to forget about it. I really hope your package gets out of customs and has a speedy trip to you!

 

My Withdoll that I ordered pre Korea tariffs is coming today via UPS.

Interestingly, the email said I owed $54 total. But when I signed in to pay the fee, it changed to $42. Not mad, just confused. And something to consider.

 

This happened with me too, with my order I posted a page or two back! There was about a $10 difference between how much the email from UPS told me and the actual bill on the UPS website. I ended up paying less on the website than what I was told I owed in my email.

 

Yes! I must have missed your post. It was very bizarre, seeing it change when I logged in. Wonder if it would have stayed the same as the email if I hadn't.

Got a chance to look at my package, and Withdoll declared it at $180. So the $27 actual tariff was correct (15%) and then I guess they decided to charge $1 per percentage for brokerage fees for folks with an account.

 

Latest on the Solen head shipped from South Korea UPS premium, entering through Alaska. After I paid the import tax (called tariff), I got a notice both on the website for an estimated delivery of 9/15. Then on 9/16 it changed to 9/16, then on 9/17 “we will let you know.”
Today 9/18, it says on the UPS website the estimate is now 9/19 and it made it through customs in Louisville, Kentucky (I live in Massachusetts). 17track hasn’t updated.

My guess is the original estimate was automated from when there was de minimus. And the processing in various hubs will now take days vs. hours.

 

Received package from Luts today dropped off by UPS. Was surprised by the delivery since I only got the shipping notice two days ago. So far haven’t heard anything about additional fees. Have other people been charged after receiving their packages? I’d been holding off on ordering anything else until this package arrived since I was worried about tariffs but now I’m considering it again.

 

The Doll I have bought secondhand from a seller in the US, finally got back to seller last week (from USPS, was send the 6/6 this year), it have been back and forth for over 3 month within the US ( im in Denmark, EU). unfortunately no one I know from other country's would like to help receive and send the doll to me. So seller and I gave up, I have gotten my money back .
So at least be wary when US seller send dolls to EU, and maybe don't use USPS . I Have an order with Denverdoll but they use UPS, and so fare no problems. I will keep updates when my head from them, is shipping later this year.

 

Yanwen is often used to bulk ship in a container (or partial) many small packages and on arrival the US broker relabels for domestic delivery. their site often gives the "last mile" tracking which should be the USPS# or once in a while it's a smartpost via FedEx, UPS or OnTrac. Sometimes 17Track shows the last mile# but you have to expand the whole trace and scroll down since you lose a day in transit, the dates are offset in the "past".

here's the link if anyone needs it: Yanwen track link

i've still 3 smaller orders outstanding here's hoping things stabilise soon.
good wishes to the lost mail and incoming shipment folks. may all your goodies make it safely home

 

Yes you can get charged tarriff fees after receiving an item. At least for DHL. UPS may be similar as it's also a private courier.

Volks sent two dolls to me via DHL Express. Shipped out on the Aug 27. Received Aug 29. I didn't pay and fees or tariffs to release it from customs. I was surprised and quite pleased, BUT 3 weeks later I receive an invoice in the mail to pay almost $200 in tarriff/fees...

 

Not much for sure, not buying out of the country, so will have to look into the USA market. Maybe for second-hand buying or just not buying anything until I can save up more, or if possible, understand the tariffs better.

 

I received my first bill today. Luts package from ups. Package delivered 9/8. Bill received 9/20.

 

If you don't mind sharing with us, what is your total purchase and the tariff charge that was charged by UPS ? I already read about some DHL charges on VOLKS Japan orders already on a different forum and here.

 

Order was 1 full doll (lolly kid delf)

Luts declared at $30
Duty was 15% = $4.50, fees and stuff from UPS $15 = total cost $19.50

 

Any updates on the delivery of EMS packages sent before the suspension? I’m still very nervously awaiting one. Unfortunately, Japan Post wasn’t able to help investigate it either (the sender opened an inquiry). It seems like I may have to wait 45 days, unless it clears before then . . . the last update for mine was on the 30th, in customs (New York) and now radio silence

 

I have an SD body I'm waiting on now through ACBJD, and though they're going to choose the best shipping for the customer, I'm a little worried of being blindsided and want to start saving now.

Has anyone had an order from Alice's arrive after all of this has gone into effect? And if so, what did they ship it with and did you get a fee tacked on?