Originally Posted by
JaccoW
Whelp, I should probably start saving up for the import taxes I probably have to pay when the pedals (and other accoutrements) come in. Tracking shows it is being held up by customs so that will be a *ahum* nice 21% VAT I'll have to pay...
Ah well, can't win them all. I used to be able to order stuff abroad and only occasionally have it be taxed. It's part if living in the Netherlands I guess.
The more annoying thing is that it might take up to 2 weeks for things to be released and sent my way.
Have thankfully dodged import duties on most of the bits I've ordered so far, though it's rare that I have to order anything outside the US, but my '80 Sports is pressing that issue. The generator hub? Thailand. Front brake? Japan. The still-haven't-ordered-it taillight? Germany.
Fun stuff...
-Kurt