I thought they were doing this in India, they charge around $20 for $6 import duty. But seems to be the SOP now.
The Anticipation Thread - Share Your 'inbound's!
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mesOUD
Resident Artisan
This is essentially the legal form of robbery and scamming.
Because US import taxes are clearly defined, the system allows me to pay all duties on my side before the package even arrives there. And once I realized through the customs documents that the actual taxes people were being charged were only around $6–7, while the remaining $30–40 were mostly made-up “operational fees,” I started covering all US import duties myself just so people wouldn’t get exploited.
But now, ironically, because I disrupted that system, I’ve started encountering difficulties during customs clearance that I had never experienced before.
YusaAromatics
True Ouddict
They are taking holding fees now, couple weeks ago i had a parcel that had a delay in the depot, they said that id have to pay 50 euros per day that it stands there(they sent it as company instead of private).
ParaguassuDan
Oud Beginner
This is crazy, here in Brazil they always charge the percentage over there invoice value + shipping. And adding that the administration taxes from the companies. Normally I pay 120$ when it’s dhl and 70$ if it’s FedEx, of course if the invoice value is low.
But for me the most absurd thing is have to pay taxes over the shipping that you payed already, like it was a product and have to pay. 😔
But for me the most absurd thing is have to pay taxes over the shipping that you payed already, like it was a product and have to pay. 😔
mesOUD
Resident Artisan
it is absurd but it is generally like this almost everywhere
Cif:cost+inssurance+freight
That is a delivery term and mostly all taxes calculated over this cif price
Olfactory Nomad
Smells so Oud
It's almost anti-consumerism.
holy-wood
True Ouddict
Had to snag a full bottle of yusa Karimantan (along with a Natsuka) while the sale was still going because my 1ml (kari) is going fast! I know there have been several threads on “dark” and/or “smokey” ouds on the forum and the kari really hits the spot for me in that regard. There is not really any “diesel” i would say but there is this dark, hot engine / motor oil note that i really enjoy so much as it sits on this bed of soft powdery resin.
The Natsuka will be my first merauke!
The Natsuka will be my first merauke!
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roflwaffle
True Ouddict
sokkat alteeb -- turathiya (and others) at 75% off right now ($50 for turathiya). so that seemed worth checking em out, been meaning to check em out for a cheapie or three
Picked out a few that sounded interesting. bronze is only $80/quarter tola.
Picked out a few that sounded interesting. bronze is only $80/quarter tola.
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$127 order from UK to Canada. $3 GST. DHL is taking $19 Processing Fee. Actual insanity.I hate the not knowing how much I might have to pay. And it sucks because now I'd rather play it safe with vendors where that isn't an issue, so my choices are more limited
Fragrant Mu'min
Oud Beginner
Habzoud oud sample pack https://www.habzoud.com/collections/artisanal-oud-oils/products/oud-sample-pack
The price to value ratio is simply unheard of!
I'm really hoping that the oud oil I end up liking is something that I can actually afford 3 grams of lol (im looking at you Zamarad 3)! My previous experience of buying 1g of oud oils after sampling was that it gets used up really quick and you can't apply it generously.
The price to value ratio is simply unheard of!
I'm really hoping that the oud oil I end up liking is something that I can actually afford 3 grams of lol (im looking at you Zamarad 3)! My previous experience of buying 1g of oud oils after sampling was that it gets used up really quick and you can't apply it generously.
Chip Burns
True Ouddict
10 grams of Vintage Cambodi Soil from Oudique .... just cleared customs.
Oudnoob
True Ouddict
This house offers exceptional value for money.
I am never disappointed.
Mr.P
oud<3er
Well, now it turns out I have two kittens inbound instead of one. The one I know I'm getting is indicated with the arrow. Not sure which of the others is coming along with him! Very glad he can stay united with one of his siblings. ETA is Sunday 🙂 it will be so interesting watching these two creatures grow up, going to learn a little more about cats. These will be the fourth and fifth cats in my life…
DubOudh
Aster Oudh
I'm glad to hear that they will have each other for company. I always feel for the little animals that have to be separated so early. I hope all goes well.
Olfactory Nomad
Smells so Oud
You've definitely got some fun times ahead with the trouble those two will get up to.
FieldsOfAroma
Oud Fan
Received my Yusa aromatics order today, very much looking forward to trying the new ouds here.
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Mr.P
oud<3er
I am absolutely ready. We're going to have a good time. 🙂 i've got so many healthy catnip plants, lots of valerian which they love, and a small spare bedroom that's going to be their den until they get used to my house. i'm overjoyed
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ParaguassuDan
Oud Beginner
Brother. I received mine too today. I believe I found the best house in the world. This Malay 97 blow me away totally.
The karimantan and the Sumatra is from another world. I’m totally in love with yusa. I’ll have to do another purchase because this oils are one the best things that I ever smelled. 🥹🫶🏻
Olfactory Nomad
Smells so Oud
I'm keen to try the karimantan as well. Give the Thai Ateeq a go.
