USAOPEN Destinations – Nigeria

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Nigeria

 

Nigeria, Country in Africa

Nigeria, officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

Capital: Abuja
Currency: Nigerian naira
President: Goodluck Jonathan
Population: 173.6 million (2013) World Bank
Continent: Africa
Official language: English

 

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General Import Restrictions

The following items are not acceptable for carriage to any international destinations unless otherwise indicated. (Additional restrictions may apply depending on destination. Various regulatory clearances in addition to customs clearance may be required for certain commodities, thereby extending the transit time.)

    1. APO/FPO addresses.
    2. C.O.D. shipments.
    3. Human corpses, human organs or body parts, human and animal embryos, or cremated or disinterred human remains.
    4. Explosives (Class 1.4 explosives are acceptable for carriage to Canada, Germany, France, Japan, United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom. Note: United Arab Emirates only allows Class 1.4 explosives to be shipped hold-for-pickup to the FedEx Express facility in Dubai).
    5. Firearms, weaponry and their parts (acceptable between the U.S. and Puerto Rico).
    6. Perishable foodstuffs and foods and beverages requiring refrigeration or other environmental control.
    7. Live animals including insects, except as provided in the Live Animals section in the FedEx Service Guide. (Call the FedEx Live Animal Desk at 1.800.405.9052).
    8. Plants and plant material, including cut flowers (cut flowers are acceptable from the U.S. to selected points in Canada and from Colombia, Ecuador and the Netherlands to the U.S.).
    9. Lottery tickets and gambling devices where prohibited by law.
    10. Money (coins, cash, currency, paper money and negotiable instruments equivalent to cash such as endorsed stocks, bonds and cash letters).
    11. Pornographic and/or obscene material.
    12. Shipments being processed under:
      1. Duty drawbacks claims unless advance arrangements are made.
      2. Temporary Import Bonds – acceptable under the FedEx International Broker Select option, for initial import only.
      3. U.S. State Department licenses
      4. Carnets
      5. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration export permit.
      6. Letters of Credit. Shipments subject to Letters of Credit are generally prohibited, with the exception of shipments subject to Letters of Credit calling for a “courier receipt”, as defined by Article 25 of UCP 600, shipped using the FedEx Expanded Service International Air Waybill.
      7. Certificate of Registration shipments (CF4455).

You may be able to ship these items via FedEx International Controlled Export, FedEx International Premium, FedEx International Express Freight (IXF) or FedEx International Airpot-to-Airport (ATA). For information on FedEx International Controlled Export, call International Customer Service at 1.800.GoFedEx 1.800.463.3339 (say “international services’). For information on the other services listed call FedEx Express Freight Customer Service at 1.800.332.0807.

    1. Hazardous waste, including, but not limited to, used hypodermic needles or syringes or other medial waste.
    2. Shipments that may cause damage to, or delay of, equipment, personnel or other shipments.
    3. Shipments that require us to obtain any special licenses or permit for transportation, importation or exportation.
    4. Shipments or commodities whose carriage, importation or exportation is prohibited by any law, statute or regulation.
    5. Shipments with a declared value for customs in excess of that permitted for a specific destination. (See the Declared Value for Carriage and Limits of Liability section in the FedEx Service Guide).
    6. Dangerous goods except as permitted under the Dangerous Goods section of these terms and conditions.
    7. Processed or unprocessed dead animals, including insects and pets. Taxidermy-finished hunting trophies or completely processed (dried) specimens of whole animals or parts of animals are acceptable for shipment into the U.S.
    8. Packages that are wet, leaking or emit an odor of any kind.
    9. Wildlife products that require U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service export clearance by FedEx prior to exportation from the U.S.
    10. In-bond shipments destined to or being withdrawn from a Foreign Trade Zone or bonded warehouse, unless the FedEx International Broker Select option is selected for U.S. import shipments, or the FedEx International Controlled Export service option is selected for U.S. export shipments.

Notwithstanding any other provision of the FedEx Service Guide, we are not liable for delay of, loss of damage to a shipment of any prohibited item. The shipper agrees to indemnity FedEx for any and all costs, fees and expenses FedEx incurs as a result of the shipper’s violation of any local, state or federal laws or regulations or from tendering any prohibited item for shipment.

*Source: FedEx

USAOPEN .com Destinations – Italy

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italy

Italy, Country in Europe

Italy, officially the Italian Republic, is a unitary parliamentary republic in Europe. Italy covers an area of 301,338 km² and has a largely temperate climate; due to its shape, it is often referred to in Italy as lo Stivale.

Capital: Rome
Currency: Euro
Population: 59.83 million (2013) World Bank
President: Sergio Mattarella
Prime minister: Matteo Renzi

 

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Import Duties

All merchandise coming into Italy must clear Customs and is subject to customs duty assessment unless the goods are duty or tax exempt by law. Customs duties are, generally, an ad valorem rate (a percentage), which is applied to the transaction value (EU Euro) of the imported goods based on the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight charges. Some articles, however, are dutiable at a specific rate of duty (so much per piece, liter, kilo etc.) and others at a compound rate (combination of both ad valorem and specific rates). The dutiable value of merchandise is determined by the EU Customs code. Several appraisal methods are used to arrive at this value. Generally, the transaction value of the merchandise serves as a basis of appraisal. Transaction value is the price the buyer actually pays the seller for the goods sold and being imported. The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of European Union (2002 Edition), issued by Istituto Poligrafico dello Stato, prescribes the rates of duty and classification of merchandise by the type of product; i.e. animal and vegetable products, textile fibers and textile products. The tariff schedule provides several rates of duty for each item.

Below is a summary of the new rules for EU deminimis value that enter into effect December 1, 2008:

    • A commercial shipment below 22 Euros: no duty and no VAT collected.
    • A commercial shipment between 22 Euros and 150 Euros: no duty but VAT is collected.
    • A commercial shipment over 150 Euros: duty and VAT are collected.

It is recommended that before you send Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipments to Italy; verify the local customs/VAT requirements at the EU destination country.

Antidumping

Under strict enforcement of unfair trade laws, Customs will assess antidumping duties or countervailing duties. Antidumping duties are assessed on imported merchandise sold in Italy (EU) at less than the normal price of goods in the manufacturer’s home market (also called fair market value).

Excise Duties

Excise taxes are accessed against certain commodities, which are normally identified as “luxury” goods. The excise tax is normally assessed against tobacco products, perfumes and alcohol products but can also be accessed against other goods as deemed by Italian regulations.

Additional Duties

Countervailing

Countervailing duties are assessed to counter the effects of subsidies provided by a foreign government for merchandise exported to Italy resulting in artificially low prices that are detrimental to Italian and other European Union member states industries.

Watch Duty Rate

Watches imported into Italy (EU) are subject to duty assessment on a per item basis versus the traditional duty assessment on a set percentage of value declared. The actual duty and the final rate of duty are determined based on the customs classification of the watch at the time of entry processing.

Import Taxes

VAT

VAT or value added tax is accessed at a rate of 22% on those shipments that are entered as normal consumption entries in addition to the normal rate of duty.

Customs Fees

Examination Fees

Additional fees can be accessed on some commodities to cover the expense of performing the examinations and or testing required as a condition of the goods entry into the commerce of Italy. Commodities affected: cosmetics, drugs and medicines, artwork.

*Source: FedEx

 

USAOPEN .com Destinations – Thailand

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Tailand

 

Thailand, Country in Asia

Thailand, officially the Kingdom of Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is a country at the centre of the Indochina peninsula in Southeast Asia.Wikipedia

Capital: Bangkok
Dialing code: +66
Currency: Thai baht
Continent: Asia
Official language: Thai

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Import Duties

The current structure of Thailand’s tariff policy divides the Thai tariff schedule into a number of tariff rate categories or bands. The total number of these categories is being gradually reduced from 39 down to the following: zero percent for certain goods such as medical equipment and fertilizer; one percent for raw materials and electronic components; five percent for primary and capital goods; ten percent for intermediate goods; twenty percent for finished products; and 30 percent for goods “needing special protection”. A revised tariff structure was unveiled during the first half of the year 2000, which categorized goods under three general headings: 1) primary and raw materials, 2) intermediate and semi-processed products; and 3) finished products.

In general, for new applications for investment privileges, imports of machinery may benefit from between fifty percent to one hundred percent tariff reduction exemption depending upon the location of the project (zone of investment). Import duties on raw or essential materials used in export products for a period of up to 5 years are exempted, again, depending upon the location of the investment project. In addition, promoted investors can enjoy 75% import duty reduction on raw and essential materials used in production for domestic sales for five years if their factories are located in certain zones.

Antidumping

Anti Dumping duty may be levied in addition to normal import duties and taxes based on the product’s origin. For further information, please contact the Thai Department of Foreign Trade.

Excise Duties

In addition to regular Ad Valorem Duty and Value Added Tax, some commodities are subject to an additional Excise Duty. For further information, please contact the Royal Thai Excise Department.

Additional Duties

For goods imported for re-export after processing, packing or re-assembly, import duty will be refunded, if the product is re-exported within one year.

Import Taxes

Value Added Tax (VAT) is applied to goods and services at each production stage and is refundable on exports. The tax has a broad base and only a few services such as the sale of agricultural products, textbooks and newspapers, are exempt. The current rate of VAT is 7%.

Customs Fees

None.

*Source: FedEx

USAOPEN .com Destinations – Switzerland

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switzerland

 

Switzerland, Country in Europe

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a federal parliamentary republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities, the so-called Bundesstadt. Wikipedia

Dialing code: +41
ISO code: CHE
Currency: Swiss franc
Population: 8.081 million (2013) World Bank
Official languages: French, German, Romansh, Italian

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Import Duties

All goods entering or exiting Switzerland must clear Customs. Imports are subject to customs duty, value added tax, and excise duty except for those exempted under law. In some circumstances imports may also be subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duties, which result in the imposition of additional rates of duty. Duties and taxes must be paid before Customs will release goods for import.

Duty Rates

Customs duties are assessed at a “specific” rate (i.e. a set amount) and are usually based on the gross weight of the imported product (inclusive of weight of packaging).

However, because Customs may use their discretion and base duty on the net weight instead of the gross weight for certain goods (tobacco, watches, jewelry, etc.) that have very high duty rates, it is recommended that the exporter include both net and gross weight of each product on the commercial invoice and waybill whenever possible.

Rates of duty vary based on the specific commodity and are available in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of Switzerland. Although the rate is as high as 3,999 CHF/kg gross, import customs duties usually are between 0 and 40 CHF/kg gross. domain seo information . In some circumstances, anti-dumping or countervailing measures, which result in the imposition of additional rates of duty, may also apply.

It is recommended that before you send Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) shipments to Switzerland; verify the local customs/VAT requirements at the EU destination country.

Antidumping

Switzerland does observe the GATT rules under article VI with reference to antidumping measures as well as the WTO standards for complying with these measures.

Excise Duties

Switzerland does apply excise taxes on tobacco and tobacco products, mineral oils, automobiles and their parts.

Additional Duties

Switzerland reserves the right to apply additional duties to some goods including agricultural goods used for animal feed.

Import Taxes

Value Added Tax (VAT/TVA)

Value Added Tax is levied on imported goods. The normal VAT rate is 7.6%, but some goods are exempt from VAT or are eligible for a reduced rate. VAT is calculated on the transaction value of the goods, plus all charges to the port of entry (including freight and insurance) plus the amount of customs duty, if any. Most importers have a VAT number. Although supplying the VAT number at time of entry or export is not a requirement, having it on the shipment documents can assist Customs and the importer’s customs broker in the customs clearance process.

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USAOPEN Company Spotlight – Newegg.com

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Smart Shoppers Are Turning to Newegg for the Best in Electronics

Let’s face it: it’s tough keeping up with the latest electronics trends. In our fast paced world, it seems like everyday the next “best new gadget” is available. But many shoppers like to be smart (and savvy) about their purchases—researching them, comparing them and hunting down the very best deal—before they commit.

While that used to take a ton of time, now smart shoppers have found a new solution for staying informed and finding the best deals with online retailer Newegg. Founded in 2001, Newegg offers a large selection of computer hardware, automotive parts and electronics from top brands at competitive prices. For example, the Blu Studio 5.0 CE D536 Andrneweggoid Cell Phone is offered for just $78.99, versus a typical cost of $280.99. Or a Klipsch SW-450 Subwoofer Single for just $179.99 vs. $449.99. As if those deals weren’t good enough, they also offer Neweggflash, which features daily flash sales on top items, like a 3D Systems 381000 Cube 3D Printer for 62% off!

But even beyond their huge selection and great deals, the company is also committed to helping consumers stay informed. That’s why they feature detailed product information, reviews and comparison functions to provide customers with as much information as possible.

Plus, real customers can provide product insights through Newegg’s Q&A section, where customers can ask and advise each other on products based on their personal experiences. Questions like, “how would you rate this product,” or “what are the pros and cons?” create a transparency that other online retailers just don’t offer. Maybe that’s why they were named Best of the Web by Forbes.com and have won multiple Computer Shopper Shoppers’ Choice Awards.

Plus, Newegg offers services like a Trade-In Program, which lets customers swap certain electronic items. For electronic-holics, New Egg also has a Premier monthly membership that comes with unlimited free shipping and returns.

While the world of electronics may not be slowing down, it’s now much easier to navigate thanks to Newegg. The huge selection, competitive prices and unmatched product information makes it an online haven for smart shoppers everywhere.

For more information on Newegg, visit their website at www.newegg.com.