There's actually no import duty/tax on electric guitars, but you have to pay a 10% sales tax.

It's supposed to be calculated based on the sales price of the guitar, so make sure that the shipper lists the shipping charges separately.

Just out of curiosity... what axe are you importing?

This post has been edited by RustReaver4D1: Sep 6 2007, 02:02 PM

Like if you buy from Ishibashi (Nipponland), they will list the price separately from the shipping charges, plus they'll also give you the invoice which will state what the sale price is.

Wow... Dean or ESP, ganas...

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Added on September 6, 2007, 2:26 pmActually no. Because if you check the Customs tariff book, there's no import duty on musical instruments, just a sales tax. So if you buy 10 guitars, you'll still be charged 10% tax on all 10 guitars.

This post has been edited by RustReaver4D1: Sep 6 2007, 02:26 PM

Usually there will be several Customs officers hanging around the area where they process your tax... so offer duit kopi at your own risk!

Ok, that method aside, I've heard that sometimes they won't tax you at all and sometimes, if it's 2nd hand, they'll give a discount on the 10% tax... they probably roll a d20 dice first to see what they'll do...

nah.. he can probably get 6% discount on the tax but if it wasn't 5% + 2% = 7%, it just would not be so epic.