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After The Ride / Re: Any thoughts on probability of 20% USA tariffs on purchases next year?
« on: February 03, 2025, 02:29:57 PM »
well it's not AliExpress price + 10%.
It's actually, at least:

- 30% as specified by HTS code (as per today on every non-deminimis)
- $5 per package customs entry fee
- $10 per package carrier processing fee
- $40 customs broker fee
- 10% extra with the new EO

so expect $850 to pay for a $500 frameset

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Component Deals & Selection / Re: Riro 24mm axle carbon crankset
« on: November 13, 2024, 11:28:01 PM »
they're fine. the only caveat is that it doesn't come with any indication of the bolt torque, which is not much. I ended up stripping it but I found a way to replace it

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Road Bike Frames, Wheels & Components / Re: Customs / VAT Europe
« on: December 18, 2023, 06:08:01 PM »
Don't forget that technically, the EU applies an anti-dumping charge to carbon bike components (including frames) from China that goes up to 48.5%. I paid it once for a pair of handlebars in Germany. However, as others said, the safest bet is to opt for DPD/pre-paid duties. ask the seller if isn't immediately available at checkout

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