On 2 July 2010 05:45, cdb <colin@btech-online.co.uk> wrote:
>
>
> :: The TI eStore is offering free shipping via FEDEX, apparently to
> :: all countries on thier list (which includes Australia).
>
> It didn't offer me the free shipping, that's how I know it costs U$14.00,
> though I'm not sure I would expect them to freight free abroad, just be
> more clear on their offer.

Maybe they've changed something since you ordered.

>
> :: But the help says
> :: "Additional Value Added Taxes and custom fees may be incurred on
> :: your TI eStore purchase if it is being shipped to a location outside the
> :: United States
>
> True, if you live in the UK and probably Europe you will have to pay VAT.
> If you live in Australia, so long as (currently for an individual not a
> business) the order is less than AU$1K and/or as an individual less than a
> total of AU$1K within a certain period (not sure if it's 3 or 6 months) GST
> won't be charged - Flightless bird population probably have different
> rules.

If there were any taxes/customs duties, I would expect them to be
small considering the cost of the good. What I'm more concerned with
is any handling fee which FEDEX charge.


Matt
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