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Message:: [QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 10412681, member: 5833"]The current regime has certainly put some impediments in the way of those of us in the US who would plunder the treasures of Europe.<ul> <li>The dollar is currently worth only about 3/4 of the pound. The situation with the euro is a bit better: 1 USD = ~0.9 EUR.</li> <li>Antiques were exempt from tariffs; not anymore.</li> <li>Under the de minimis rule of the past, shipments imported into the US with a value under $800 were exempt from tariffs; not anymore.</li> <li>The tariff rate applied is based on the country of origin of an item, not on the country where it is sold.  If, for example, you buy a Tignani cameo through an English auction house, it would be liable to the 20% tariff on items from the EU, not the 10% levied on items from the UK.</li> </ul>I am listening for the shoes to drop off my own customs centipede. In the course of about 6 update messages, the carrier informs me my package is now at the New York 'gateway' & that if any further info is required, they will attempt to get it from the shipper.  Meanwhile, they have also been trying to lure me into approving delivery without requiring a signature.  Fat chance on that one.  Besides, can't see how this would work if they have to collect the tariff. They originally projected delivery for Tuesday, but will be very surprised if processing is that fast.[/QUOTE]