Japanese import additional expenses (help)

[dustinmi-96]

So I've been considering buying this figure located in japan but can't figure out what additional expenses i'd have to pay to get it shipped here to the US, originally i assumed it wouldn't be anything since it's below the 800$ limit but after looking at the feedback the seller has gotten i see someone had attempted to purchase an import item from them that was never delivered because the buy was asked to pay additional fees and that item was 300$, which is also below 800$ so i'm confused about how this works and would appreciate any help understanding what the additional fees would be.

the figure: https://www.ebay.com/itm/276277768704?hash=item4053703200:g:akcAAOSw5XVln6oo

[kathiec]

Since the feedback that mentioned the customs charge was in Italian I think it's safe to assume it was referring to Italy's duties and is not applicable to US customs. There's no reason I know of for that item to incur additional US customs charges.

[stainlessenginecovers]

US is $800. That's all that needs to concern you. 

[mudshark61369]

@dustinmi-96,

The negative feedback the seller received and replied to, was probably posted by a member from Mexico or another Spanish speaking country, that has a low customs free amount, or charges customs fees on all purchases from outside of the country. 

  You will note that none of the other comments says anything about custom's fees.  Since the figure price is under $800 you will not be charged any additional fees.  You will be charged a sales tax for the item and possibly on the shipping cost as well, depending on what state you live in.

[kathiec]

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@mudshark61369 wrote:

@dustinmi-96,

The negative feedback the seller received and replied to, was probably posted by a member from Mexico or another Spanish speaking country, that has a low customs free amount, or charges customs fees on all purchases from outside of the country. 

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As I stated in my reply, the negative feedback was in Italian, not Spanish. So that transaction likely involved Italian customs.