Nicoll Brothers Hunting Sporran from Margaret Morrison

[Dave Kerr]

My Nicoll Brothers Hunting Sporran from MM is on the way.

I just paid UPS import charges of $24.72.

Government Charges:

$10.72

UPS Brokerage and Partner Government Agency Fees:

$14.00


Delivery scheduled for Monday. Yay!


Dave

[User]

Nice! Congratulations, and be sure to post pictures!

[Troglodyte]

My Nicoll Brothers Hunting Sporran from MM is on the way.

I just paid UPS import charges of $24.72.

Government Charges:

$10.72

UPS Brokerage and Partner Government Agency Fees:

$14.00


Delivery scheduled for Monday. Yay!


Dave

Do those charges work out as a usual sales-tax percentage, such as ten per cent?

And were you able to buy from MM ex-tax - non-VAT?

I have heard that the new US Customs' tariffs have had no effect on the imported item sale price, but that US citizens are having to pay more. Have you found this to be the case?

I recently sent something to New Mexico from Scotland, and the tariffs were undisclosed until the final stage of arranging postage. Fortunately my man was understanding and covered the additional 'hidden' charges, but I wonder how many have been 'stung' in this way.

Have the tariffs had the desired effect, do you think..?

[Jock Scot]

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Have the tariffs had the desired effect, do you think..?

I have not been entirely sure what "the desired effect" was/is supposed to be!

[Touchstone]

Do those charges work out as a usual sales-tax percentage, such as ten per cent?

And were you able to buy from MM ex-tax - non-VAT?

I have heard that the new US Customs' tariffs have had no effect on the imported item sale price, but that US citizens are having to pay more. Have you found this to be the case?

I recently sent something to New Mexico from Scotland, and the tariffs were undisclosed until the final stage of arranging postage. Fortunately my man was understanding and covered the additional 'hidden' charges, but I wonder how many have been 'stung' in this way.

Have the tariffs had the desired effect, do you think..?

For what it's worth:

I recently purchased some dinnerware from a Canadian source for $79.10US, including standard shipping costs of about $20. They warned me that there might be additional charges related to the tariffs. The item arrived with no additional charges, but several weeks later I got an invoice from United Parcel Service for $19.39US. That's about 33% of the base cost of the item (with Canadian sales taxes), or 25% of the price plus shipping. Note that the tariff percentage imposed by the US for Canadian purchases has changed from time to time over the last few months; I'm not sure what the official rate was at the time of purchase.

No comment on your final question

[User]

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Have the tariffs had the desired effect, do you think..?

On one hand, I would love to discuss this, because we're all part of the world, I have strong opinions on the matter, and this affects more than just citizens of the USA.

One the other hand, I understand and support Xmark's rule that all political discussion is prohibited. I don't know how to say anything about the recent tariffs without getting political.

I have only to remember the hateful things that have been said about me on other forums for expressing my political views to see the wisdom in keeping such emotionally charged and divisive conversation off of Xmarks.

[kilted scholar]

It so happens that I have had a number of items recently from the UK go missing - mainly books and journals. I ordered a calendar in November that has not showed up. After informing the sender they sent another one FedEX International Priority mail with tracking; it arrived in the US within 24 hours (on 28 January) but is still at its point of arrival. FedEx billed me two weeks ago for import duty which I paid but still no sign of it. Other items have arrived with the envelope slit open.

[Troglodyte]

Have the tariffs had the desired effect, do you think..?

Nothing 'political' intended in any way...

I meant, have the tariffs altered your buying at all, in favour of home products? Has it put you off buying Scottish Highland dress items in any way?

My own experience of sending to the USA since the change in tariffs and application of customs duty, is that they have made no difference - except that the sender has the responsibility of paying the duties up-front at the time of sending, which is passed onto the buyer. No-one has contested the extra duties, or refused to pay them, so I wonder if with the duty now applied as it is, that the appeal and attraction of Scottish-made items is still just as strong.

As for sending to the USA, I have found that there is no additional delay (no more than usual for when passing through US Customs at Chicago, which is the route most of my items seem to follow) and items usually arrive within the specified 'five to seven days' that Royal Mail quotes. My 'record' is three days from Scotland to Texas. I have had no reports of my parcels being opened, but then I package them in a convenient way for the scanners.

I know some in the UK now refuse to send to the USA even though the Customs declaration forms are easy and quick, and the bother is negligible.

Sending to Germany is an entirely different matter - where the sender has to use state-specified packaging materials, be registered with the government, and have a licence to send. Packages which fail to show the required confirmation of this are refused entry.

I would be interested to hear from anyone in Germany who can give advice or suggestions on this.

[Dave Kerr]

The sporran arrived today at 1526, 23 February, via UPS.

The plastic outer cover over the shipping box was torn along two edges on the bottom.

But the sporran was packed in a handsome black box with the MM monogram which was
inside the shipping box and was unscathed.

The sporran was in a lovely burgundy pouch. I could not be more pleased with the workmanship,
appearance and oxblood color. The accompanying pleated belt gets high marks as well.

So, naturally, I took some photos and posted them in my Scottish album on Flickr:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/630273...7720331985011/

Hope you enjoy them.


Dave

Thrilled to bits in PA with my first Margaret Morrison sporran.