Will US jet flyers suffer because of Trumps latest tarriff rants?
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Just wondering. Also ride motorcycles & noticed stories of gloom & doom regarding Harley (more overseas plants?)
and Indian facing tariffs in Europe in retaliation for rumoured US tariffs on European goods.
Most modelling goodies come from outside the US these days, prices & availability?
and Indian facing tariffs in Europe in retaliation for rumoured US tariffs on European goods.
Most modelling goodies come from outside the US these days, prices & availability?
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Harley was targeted because they are friendly with Trump and do a LOT of business in Europe. Harley sold over 40,000 bike in Europe just last year. I doubt if there are 40,000 jets in existence let alone sold in a year. We are such a tiny market that I would be surprised if we would get targeted. All of these tariff BS is going after big industries where it will leave a mark and cause pain to the greatest number of people.
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Yeah, any time I've shopped on a Euro site it talks about EU buyers having to add VAT, but non-EU buyers do not so it's actually the opposite of a tariff. Basically I consider VAT their version of sales tax, just like if I buy something from a store without a presence in my state I don't pay state sales tax at the point of sale. But residents from that state would.
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Any sales that I do to the USA are automatically zero rated for tax and marked as EXPORT goods.
You will still however, be liable for your own import taxes at the time of delivery.
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You will still however, be liable for your own import taxes at the time of delivery.
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That guy's user name is "Aeroken". I just kind of breezed through FG but didn't spot it this time. If/when I see it again I'll link it (the FG thread) here.
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If this continues tariffs will apply if not already to hobby equipment from China and the EU when they enter the US. Look for a 25% increase on all imported products. Thankyou US government for starting this. China defiantly needs to be put in check, just not sure this is the best way to go about it by attacking your allies also . Extended trade wars usually end up with everyone suffering, example The Great Depression.
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Model airplane stuff is exempt from import duties in the USA
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At one time I had the customs page that showed models were exempt from tariffs. I argued with many customs pukes even after showing them the pages but I never paid tariff on any model airplane parts. They just pulled crap out of the air untill i called them on it. The major shippers and even some model manufacturers make extra from us by charging for tariffs that are not actually charged.
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At one time I had the customs page that showed models were exempt from tariffs. I argued with many customs pukes even after showing them the pages but I never paid tariff on any model airplane parts. They just pulled crap out of the air untill i called them on it. The major shippers and even some model manufacturers make extra from us by charging for tariffs that are not actually charged.
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