Lots at Less offers different types of customs clearance services depending on the country of import:
Customs/Import Duties and Taxes Unpaid:
- Postpaid Duties and Taxes: Customers do not pay duties and taxes to Lots at Less at the time of order.
- Carrier Settlement: Charges are settled directly by the customer with the carrier for customs release.
- Invoice from Shipping Company: Customers will receive an invoice from the shipping company covering customs duty, import taxes, and other expenses.
- Receipt for Future Reference: Customers should keep the receipt of the customs payment for future reference.
- Responsibility for Charges: Customers are responsible only for paying customs duty and other charges at the time of clearance. If additional charges are requested at delivery, contact our customer service immediately.
Customs/Import Duties and Taxes Paid:
- Prepaid Duties and Taxes: Customers pay the duties and taxes in advance to Lots at Less when placing their order.
- No Additional Charges: No extra charges will be incurred by the customer after the initial payment.
- Required Documentation: If any documents are needed from the customer, they must be provided promptly.
Calculating Customs/Import Duties and Taxes:
- Estimation at Checkout: Customs/import duties and taxes fees displayed at checkout are estimates, not exact calculations.
- Actual Fees: If actual customs fees exceed the estimated fees paid at the time of order, Lots at Less will cover the additional charges.
- Replacement Shipments: These terms also apply to any replacement product shipments, if applicable.
Factors Influencing Customs/Import Duties and Taxes:
- Product Category and Price: The type and cost of the product.
- Shipping Costs and Package Weight: The cost and weight of the shipment.
- Customs Clearance Channel: The specific customs clearance process used.
- Storage Charges: These may apply if there is a delay in submitting required paperwork.
- Import Taxes: Based on the custom duty amounts.
- Destination Country Rules: Import fees as per the customs regulations of the destination country.
- Multiple Shipments: For orders split into multiple shipments, customs charges will apply to each shipment accordingly.