U.S. Customs and Import Information
All customs duties and fees are collected by UPS or FedEx on behalf of U.S. Customs and paid directly through the carrier’s online payment portal. The carrier will request your tax identification number before delivery.
* U.S. customs duty: 12.5% of the declared purchase value for a Swiss-origin watch.
* Merchandise Processing Fee: 0.3464%, subject to a minimum fee of ≈$35
* Courier/customs brokerage fee: Varies by carrier. Very small amount.
* Federal import VAT: None.
* State sales/use tax: May apply separately, depending on the buyer’s state
* Shipping and insurance: Included, but generally excluded from the customs value when stated separately. All watches are shipped free. I’ll mention shipping costs in the invoice only to lower the customs value by 300€
For deliveries to the United States
U.S. import cost estimator
What is included?
- Estimate for a Swiss-origin automatic wristwatch.
- International shipping and insurance are excluded when stated separately.
- Carrier fees may vary and are only included if shown above.
- State sales or use tax may apply separately and is not included.
- A used watch is generally subject to the same customs treatment as a new watch.
This calculator is for guidance only. Customs classification, exchange rates and government charges can change. The importer remains responsible for the final amount assessed.
