At SwatchOn, we make importing easy and simple. We prepare all the customs forms and documents you need so that clearing your shipment through customs is seamless.
If you are making shipments to the United States, please refer to the information below:
The following table summarizes the general terms of the U.S.'s customs duty & sales tax policies, but there may be exceptions. However, you do not need to worry about these exceptions because we are willing to cover all fees to ensure your orders are tax-free.
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Tax rate
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Comments
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Sales Tax
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0%
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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) does not collect state sales tax on goods imported into the U.S. However, CBP will make entries, and CBP declarations are available to state tax representatives if requested. Some states occasionally review these documents and send letters to importers and travelers notifying them that they owe state taxes. |
| Customs Duty for orders less than $800 | 0% |
Important: The shipment must be imported by one person in one day. The importer must provide evidence of the value by an oral declaration or the bill of lading. |
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Customs Duty for orders over $800 (excluding shipping fees) |
Approx. 8% |
Differs between fabric types |
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For orders above $800, the customs duty is estimated to be approximately 8%.
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For orders less than $800, your order will be DUTY-FREE (No Sales Tax, Customs Duty, etc.).
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Your order must be less than $800 (excluding shipping).
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The shipment destination must be the United States of America.
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Please ensure you have no other imported goods shipped to you on the same day you expect your order to be received.
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If you want SwatchOn to handle shipping and customs duties, you can select the Pay through SwatchOn option from during your checkout. Duty deposit are added to your purchase, ensuring no extra fees on arrival.