Custom's Declaration Amount

[luvmygrl]

     I received an order the other day for my Roger Sterling and due to the last post about this, I decided to check the declared amount. It was declared at $74.95, which in truth is the retail price, but I purchased him during the 25% off sale, so really it should have only been $56.21. Now, thankfully I was not charged duties when I picked him up at the post office, but what if it had been a larger, more costlier order? I would have had to pay. 

     I understand that being able to purchase from BC.com, and for it to be shipped to my country I have to pay duties and whatever taxes my country/province decides to charge me. I get that, and that is OK. It would just really suck when I buy something on sale, spend a few hundred dollars (on sale prices), and then see that the declared value would be at original retail price. 12% tax, plus whatever duty I get charged can add up pretty quick on a few hundred dollars. Again, I understand that customs & taxes are something I agree to when purchasing internationally.

     I am just asking that your packing/shipping department be more diligent on declaration forms. I would hate for this to happen during a major sale event (i.e. dream sale).

 

Thank you and Happy Holidays to everyone @ Barbie Collector!

Pam    

[Guest BC Jodie]

Hi Pam!

 

Thanks for your post.

 

We're currently looking into the declarations form issue with our shipping department to find out what specifically, from a customs standpoint, we're obligated to declare when shipping to Canada. We're hoping to have a resolution soon, but in the meantime, we thank you for letting us know about this, and hope you have a great holiday, as well!

 

BC Jodie