Mailing watches abroad?

[exxondus]

Hi guys, need some advice.

What are the complications if I were to list a watch as a gift and under declare its value when sending to USA? I understand for the buyer this is to avoid taxes. Would there be other complications?

THanks in advance

[triton]

if the item is lost? then who to shoulder responsibilities. agree with buyer first.

[exxondus]

if the item is lost? then who to shoulder responsibilities. agree with buyer first.

thanks thanks! think I better tell him that he has to undertake all the risks if he want me underdeclare its value.

[louie]

you cannot ship Rolex to USA...

From the US Customs website;

The Rolex trademark recordation with Customs indicates "Import of Goods Bearing Genuine Trademarks or Trade Names Restricted." This means that genuine Rolex products can only be imported with the permission of the trademark owner, Rolex Watch U.S.A. Inc. A private individual can hand carry one Rolex watch from a trip overseas without obtaining permission. Bring in more than one, and they will all be seized as a trademark violation. Purchasing a Rolex from overseas by mail is also a trademark violation.


PS. bro, my advice try to sell locally face to face. Don't ship international,very troublesome and too much risks involved. Not forgetting if watch got stolen,scam buyer,watch condition not to buyer's expectation bla bla....

[KuchingKu]

From the US Customs website;

The Rolex trademark recordation with Customs indicates "Import of Goods Bearing Genuine Trademarks or Trade Names Restricted." This means that genuine Rolex products can only be imported with the permission of the trademark owner, Rolex Watch U.S.A. Inc. A private individual can hand carry one Rolex watch from a trip overseas without obtaining permission. Bring in more than one, and they will all be seized as a trademark violation. Purchasing a Rolex from overseas by mail is also a trademark violation.


PS. bro, my advice try to sell locally face to face. Don't ship international,very troublesome and too much risks involved. Not forgetting if watch got stolen,scam buyer,watch condition not to buyer's expectation bla bla....

Totally agree. If local's offer is a few hundred diff from overseas, go local. Unless overseas offer is more than 1K but not likely as most prices quite close. Not worth the trouble. Tax, transition, scams (by buyers too).

[caeden]

You can't declare "ROLEX WATCH"...they have got stiff import laws/duties on Rolex.

[exxondus]

thanks everyone for the input!

how about other brands like tag, omega, etc?