Shipping to mexico

D0ri · 04-14-2014, 09:40 PM

I just came to mexico for a few months and I want to buy the pentax k50, how is the shipping thing goes? Would I need to pay taxes/shippment fee?

Adam · 04-15-2014, 02:46 PM

B&H is currently closed so I will take this one. You will need to pay international shipping and possibly customs clearance. You can see the rates at checkout on the B&H web site, they're not to steep. About $51 to ship a K-3 via UPS.

D0ri · 04-15-2014, 07:03 PM

I have no problem of the shippment price, Im talking about fee&taxes.. Ive read that its goes upto 50% taxes..

Adam · 04-16-2014, 06:05 PM

I just checked on B&H's website, as their checkout has now re-opened.

Added the following to my card and got a shipping quote:
Pentax K-50 Digital SLR Camera Body Black - B&H Photo Video

It says you pay $39.66 shipping but are responsible for any customs clearance, VAT, or import duties that may be charged at deliver. Online information on this is scarce, but it looks like their VAT is 16% and they will also charge a processing fee, so I would expect to pay around $100 extra.

If you want to get around this, have a friend ship the camera for you via USPS, as UPS charges additional fees and almost always forces you to pay additional taxes, etc.

Adam
PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide | Site Help | My Photography)

PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

D0ri · 04-16-2014, 07:34 PM

Ok good to know.
Yes I have a bad history with ups when I shipped pentax 35/2.4 to israel and had to pay 100% fee (yep.. 100%)

04-14-2014, 09:40 PM	#1
D0ri Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 76	Shipping to mexico I just came to mexico for a few months and I want to buy the pentax k50, how is the shipping thing goes? Would I need to pay taxes/shippment fee?

04-15-2014, 02:46 PM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	B&H is currently closed so I will take this one. You will need to pay international shipping and possibly customs clearance. You can see the rates at checkout on the B&H web site, they're not to steep. About $51 to ship a K-3 via UPS. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Experience Shipping to Canada?	Presidente	Pentax DSLR Discussion	19	11-08-2013 04:06 PM
Travel ..we say adios to Mexico ....	daacon	Post Your Photos!	14	03-30-2013 06:49 AM
Shipping to States FCC	Dr_who	Pentax DSLR Discussion	4	02-21-2013 03:38 PM
Trip to Mexico	GLXLR	Post Your Photos!	3	06-14-2009 05:59 PM
Selected Shots from my recent trip to Mexico!!	Brian Wahl	Post Your Photos!	14	03-21-2007 06:03 PM

04-15-2014, 07:03 PM	#3
D0ri Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 76 Original Poster	I have no problem of the shippment price, Im talking about fee&taxes.. Ive read that its goes upto 50% taxes..

04-16-2014, 06:05 PM	#4
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,594	I just checked on B&H's website, as their checkout has now re-opened. Added the following to my card and got a shipping quote: Pentax K-50 Digital SLR Camera Body Black - B&H Photo Video It says you pay $39.66 shipping but are responsible for any customs clearance, VAT, or import duties that may be charged at deliver. Online information on this is scarce, but it looks like their VAT is 16% and they will also charge a processing fee, so I would expect to pay around $100 extra. If you want to get around this, have a friend ship the camera for you via USPS, as UPS charges additional fees and almost always forces you to pay additional taxes, etc. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

04-16-2014, 07:34 PM	#5
D0ri Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 76 Original Poster	Ok good to know. Yes I have a bad history with ups when I shipped pentax 35/2.4 to israel and had to pay 100% fee (yep.. 100%)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
	Search this Thread: Advanced Search