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We are aware and trying to fix an issue some customers have experienced when checking out. If there is a watch you want to secure then please email us at order@birthyearwatches.com and we can invoice you individually whilst we sort the problem. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Update 2nd January
Both our shipping partners, DHL and Royal Mail, have now resumed deliveries to the USA. There is a change for Royal Mail though – they now have to collect the tax on behalf of the US Government, so we will have to invoice you a separate amount once the watch is ready to ship for duties.
All Swiss watches, even used watches and ones shipped from other countries, are now subject to a 15% import tax/tariff when sent to the US. This has been reduced from the previous 39%.
USA made watches – e.g. early Hamilton, Waltham and Elgin for example – Zero tariff
UK made watches – e.g. Smiths, some Timex, some Ingersoll – 10% Tariff
EU made watches – e.g. Glashutte, Yema, LIP, Nomos, Tutima – 15% Tariff
Japanese made watches – e.g. Seiko, Citizen, Ricoh – 15% Tariff
The tax is set by the US state department and is a tax that US consumers pay. We do not pay the tariff (remember, no taxation without representation…).
All is subject to change, but that is at the whim of one man.
Please ensure you have read our Shipping Information to see details on insurance, tracking, duties etc.
NO SHIPPING TO RUSSIA OR BELARUS
