I posted this question in my for sale thread, but figured it may get lost there and I dont want to keep bumping it for this thread outcome.
Being remote, i'm trying to get some Toshibas sent off to al2002. Money is in hold by paypal ... scammers, as I havent used the account for accepting for a while and its a significant sale, so they flagged the transaction and are making money on the short term market with our money along with the almost 10% they are making on the transfer ... erm, I mean 'holding it for his/our safety' 😛
but having gone into my local PO, they say they cant do ECI courier express, only standard international express, which isnt really much of an express at this point in covid, so i'm having to do the label and all customs documents at home and buy the print label for my postie to pick up as a favour, or just so its 100% ready for when I can make it into the nearest large PO that does accept courier pickup (Maryborough) on Monday and can skip the queue, meaning my lift doesnt have to hang around while i'm in the PO line. I have no objection. the money gets released when the package is tracked to arrive and no complaint, so we're good in the end.
anyway, being rather time poor at the moment, my question is. can somebody help me out with the correct import tariff # (10 digit I think?) for transistors/electronic components into the USA for the customs declaration? I'm hoping someone can help me out, as the quick google search i've done this afternoon quickly led me down rabbit-hole of government and government affiliated websites, with no clear answer. I figure the hive mind here may be able to help, as many will have been in this position before.
Thanks in advance.
Being remote, i'm trying to get some Toshibas sent off to al2002. Money is in hold by paypal ... scammers, as I havent used the account for accepting for a while and its a significant sale, so they flagged the transaction and are making money on the short term market with our money along with the almost 10% they are making on the transfer ... erm, I mean 'holding it for his/our safety' 😛
but having gone into my local PO, they say they cant do ECI courier express, only standard international express, which isnt really much of an express at this point in covid, so i'm having to do the label and all customs documents at home and buy the print label for my postie to pick up as a favour, or just so its 100% ready for when I can make it into the nearest large PO that does accept courier pickup (Maryborough) on Monday and can skip the queue, meaning my lift doesnt have to hang around while i'm in the PO line. I have no objection. the money gets released when the package is tracked to arrive and no complaint, so we're good in the end.
anyway, being rather time poor at the moment, my question is. can somebody help me out with the correct import tariff # (10 digit I think?) for transistors/electronic components into the USA for the customs declaration? I'm hoping someone can help me out, as the quick google search i've done this afternoon quickly led me down rabbit-hole of government and government affiliated websites, with no clear answer. I figure the hive mind here may be able to help, as many will have been in this position before.
Thanks in advance.
Good day InspectorGadget,
Finally an intersection between work and leisure!
For transistors, with a dissipation rate of more than 1 watt, with an operating frequency less than 30MHz: 8541.29.0095
Finally an intersection between work and leisure!
For transistors, with a dissipation rate of more than 1 watt, with an operating frequency less than 30MHz: 8541.29.0095
and yes, I called and confirmed with Paypal that that was all that was behind the hold. Apparently its in their TOS now. all smaller payments went through fine, just the large one was flagged.
For reference, standard express international is quoting 4-10 business days, while ECI (Express Courier International) only 2-4. I'm kicking in the extra cost myself, as I do need the money ASAP for moving. So it will still get there quicker than expected; in spite of the delay in sending. I'm very remote and currently without my own transport, or I would have just driven in today (45 minute drive each way)
For reference, standard express international is quoting 4-10 business days, while ECI (Express Courier International) only 2-4. I'm kicking in the extra cost myself, as I do need the money ASAP for moving. So it will still get there quicker than expected; in spite of the delay in sending. I'm very remote and currently without my own transport, or I would have just driven in today (45 minute drive each way)
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