http://www2.ebay.com/aw/core/200608221359082.html
***Reporting Value on Customs Declarations***
August 22, 2006 | 01:59PM PST/PT
Postal administrations in several international countries have contacted the United States Postal Service about the declaration of value placed on customs forms. They have noted that in many cases, the declared value is understated when compared to the actual invoice or known value of the item, especially for sales conducted over the internet.
While this applies to sellers both on and off eBay, the USPS has asked us to remind our sellers to declare the proper value on all customs forms.
The correct value of each item is required on customs forms as it helps determine the proper duties and taxes, and whether they should be applied. Some countries will soon begin taking steps to address this issue, such as levying fines on the addressee when the declared value is
determined to be lower than the invoice.
To make sure you're complying with international regulations, please make sure the stated value on your customs declaration is supported by your invoices or other documentation.
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From eBay Seller Central Forum
Read The New Announcement on Customs Declaration Forms
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=2000204633&start=120
internetrailroad (11454 ) May-07-07 17:53 PDT 131 of 134
**gosh** are we still talking about this one? I haven't been on the boards since last summer, but I've always been amazed that there are sellers who would even consider falsifying a customs form. If you have to facilitate a violation of United States federal law to sell something on eBay, maybe you shouldn't be selling things on eBay! Ya think?? I mean, I'm not the one subject to 5 years in San Quentin here, but if you have to do something illegal to close a sale, maybe you ought to get a job!
junky48 (28 ) May-30-07 21:29 PDT 132 of 134
So folks dont think another country can fine them? HAHAHAHA You better think that one over.......
Fried of mine shipped an antique oil can to Canada. It had been opened years ago and a little oil residue inside. Well it leaked and made a spot on the box. Canadian customs caught it. They reported it to the USPS.
USPS fined my friend $700.00 !!!!
He lied on the customs form and also when asked "anything fragile liquid flammable or perishable" he said no.
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From eBay Stores Forum
Can you believe the ba**s of this buyer?
http://forums.ebay.com/db2/thread.jspa?threadID=2000465422&start=0
post_a_note (0 ) View Listings | Report Nov-11-07 18:25 PST 12 of 20
"I would not falsify the documents, it is a Federal offense."
Probably a very serious Federal offense, on a par with sending a magazine with advertisments in it by 'media mail.' That kind of serious Federal offense.
Anyone in this forum who has been charged, prosecuted, fined, or convicted of mistakenly checking the 'gift' box on one of their customs forms... please raise your hand.
{crickets chirp}
As usual... mountains out of molehills.
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