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Topic: Tariffs and private space memorabilia sales
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Ianhetho
Member Posts: 340
From: Bogangar NSW Australia
Registered: May 2018
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posted 09-06-2025 02:02 AM
   
I'm thinking of selling a few pieces from my space memorabilia collection. I am in Australia and was wondering if anyone has knowledge of the recent tariffs imposed on foreign imports from private sales. It seems like things change every day. |
SpaceAholic
Member Posts: 5516
From: Sierra Vista, Arizona
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-06-2025 07:21 AM
There are a number of websites that provide a rundown of current tariff policy/impact by country. Just Google. |
EMU
Member Posts: 18
From:
Registered: Sep 2023
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posted 09-06-2025 12:02 PM
If these are items originally made in the USA, there should not be any tariffs.If there are, don't worry about them. The buyers in the USA will have to pay them. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 55309
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 09-28-2025 05:48 PM
Maybe others have already noticed this, but eBay is now displaying an alert on auctions where tariff fees will apply: Due to US customs policies, the buyer of this item will need to pay import fees to the shipping carrier prior to delivery. Learn more |
Ianhetho
Member Posts: 340
From: Bogangar NSW Australia
Registered: May 2018
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posted 09-29-2025 01:16 AM
Thank you Robert. Perhaps the best way would be sending the items directly to an auction house and sell them internally in the USA, as the import tariffs are calculated on sales not value. I fear these tariffs will deter potential buyers. I will contact some of the auction houses and see what they think. |
Axman
Member Posts: 821
From: Derbyshire UK
Registered: Mar 2023
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posted 10-06-2025 09:03 AM
THe USA to UK tariff code for space cover exporters is 97 04 00.The category is "Postal Collectibles." The category description is "collector's pieces, stamps, postmarks, FDCs, and envelopes used and unused." Just make sure the customs form mentions VAT paid. The HS Tariff code differs from country to country in its length. In the UK for example its a 10-digit code: 9704000000. I don't know the length in USA, but if it's 6-digit it will be 970400, if 8-digit 97040000. You get the picture, whatever length it is just keep adding zeroes to the end. There are no customs or excise charges on these items. Apply the correct code, pay the VAT at point of sale, and they should sail through customs. |
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