The Cost of Ownership

[Scargo]

I recently ordered $270 worth of Mini parts from my usual source, Mini Spares. With DHL shipping, it came to $297.

Once the order arrived in the states a couple days later DHL sent me an email saying I owed them $130 in Import Fees (aka:tariffs), and if not paid within five days, the order was going to be shipped back to the UK.

Two days later, I received another email stating that I had three days to pay the "import fee".

On the last day, I paid them the $130 and I receive the shipment the following day.

Not a good situation at all. The cost of British car ownership has just increased significantly.

[94touring]

I have an order on the way so waiting to see what I need to pay. 50% seems high, I thought we were down to around 20%?