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4/14/2026 9:32:35 PM EDT
@marie

I ordered a $175 automobile accessory part and realized it was shipping direct from China upon receipt of the shipping notification. What can I expect in import fees?
4/14/2026 9:54:52 PM EDT
[#1]
Without knowing exactly what it is, I can only make an educated guess.

Probably 25% China duty from 2018

10% worldwide at rate under Section 122 (replaced the reciprocal tariffs)

Unknown if it would be subject to 25% for auto parts. If so, the10% doesn’t apply.

Unknown what base duty is.
4/14/2026 10:01:25 PM EDT
[#2]
Customs send a bill? How does that work?
4/14/2026 10:06:48 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MJ11B4P:
Customs send a bill? How does that work?
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It’s shipping FedEx? They will send you the bill.

There’s always the possibility the shipper is covering the duty, but that’s not a sure thing.
4/14/2026 10:20:05 PM EDT
[#4]
I've ordered a bunch of stuff that's shipped from China this year.  I've never gotten a bill.  It's always been paid by the seller.  Even on a $1200 motorcycle engine.
9 lives - 9 pellets... Coincidence?
4/14/2026 10:24:36 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By ske714:
I've ordered a bunch of stuff that's shipped from China this year.  I've never gotten a bill.  It's always been paid by the seller.  Even on a $1200 motorcycle engine.
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There’s no guarantee the seller will cover the duty. All depends on the seller.
4/14/2026 10:28:10 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Marie:


There’s no guarantee the seller will cover the duty. All depends on the seller.
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Originally Posted By Marie:
Originally Posted By ske714:
I've ordered a bunch of stuff that's shipped from China this year.  I've never gotten a bill.  It's always been paid by the seller.  Even on a $1200 motorcycle engine.


There’s no guarantee the seller will cover the duty. All depends on the seller.


Oh yes, sorry.  I wasn't disputing you.  I only meant that OP may never hear a word about it.  It could be baked into the price.
9 lives - 9 pellets... Coincidence?
4/14/2026 10:38:11 PM EDT
[#7]
Thanks for the input. I’ve requested to cancel the order, but we’ll see what happens. Worse case scenario I’m looking at 35% on $175? It’s not 150%
4/14/2026 10:41:52 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By MJ11B4P:
Thanks for the input. I’ve requested to cancel the order, but we’ll see what happens. Worse case scenario I’m looking at 35% on $175? It’s not 150%
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Don’t know. Some accessories could be considered auto parts. Since you didn’t tell me what it was and I’m about to head to bed, there are a lot of ifs. I’m guessing 50% at the worst, but that’s just a guess.
4/15/2026 8:08:54 AM EDT
[#9]
Gotcha . It was a stamped steel or aluminum skid plate.
Was able to get the order cancelled. I appreciate your time.

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