Jenmarya
American expat in Belgium
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4
About me
American
Lives in Heverlee
Registration: 26 October 2012
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Import Fees on Gifts Originating in the US by Jenmarya
I'm an American expat with a 7 yo. My mom back in Florida likes to ship us gifts every month. Delivery used to cost me ten euros a box. In February, the Belgian Post began charging import fees based on what was in the gift box, such that now a bunch ...
schoolmum- What would these diplomat types be able to do? Advise me further? Or shout "Avoidus!" a la Harry Potter or ?? Read More
Import Fees on Gifts Originating in the US by Jenmarya
I'm an American expat with a 7 yo. My mom back in Florida likes to ship us gifts every month. Delivery used to cost me ten euros a box. In February, the Belgian Post began charging import fees based on what was in the gift box, such that now a bunch ...
schoolmum- Nice idea but it doesn't quite fit. She loves to physically shop. She lives in Florida where it's so hot, many people go to air-conditioned malls just to do light exercise, and she does so with a Purpose. Is there any service (like DHL) ... Read More
Import Fees on Gifts Originating in the US by Jenmarya
I'm an American expat with a 7 yo. My mom back in Florida likes to ship us gifts every month. Delivery used to cost me ten euros a box. In February, the Belgian Post began charging import fees based on what was in the gift box, such that now a bunch ...
Hi Hannah, thanks for the input. My mom fills out the customs forms religiously, doesn't make a difference. My boyfriend has suggested I tell her to send infrequent, small things but that seems kind of cruel: My mom loves to shop and feels she ... Read More
Import Fees on Gifts Originating in the US
I'm an American expat with a 7 yo. My mom back in Florida likes to ship us gifts every month. Delivery used to cost me ten euros a box. In February, the Belgian Post began charging import fees based on what was in the gift box, such that now a bunch ... Read More