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Doge (China to USA) Tariff

I really wanted to make a move to a Doge 7 Mk2 tube DAC. But the policy to charge a 25-percent import tax because of a multi year political game means I'll be looking for something else. The dollar amount comes to an extra $500 give or take. Nope, won't support a bloated tariff. Plus, add about $275 for international shipping and there is just no way.

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coralkong
702 posts
 

Yep.

I think they’re built to order at this point as well.

So you’re going to wait, and then pay through the nose for shipping/import taxes.

Maybe should have gone with a CDP.

;)

They do come up for sale used every once in a while....

 

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stereo5
6,719 posts
 

You can thank your former prez for putting tariffs on many exports so China replied in kind. Truly sucks.

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whitefishpoint1175
169 posts
 

Everybody is doing it. 
 

Think it is even worse for Canadians. 

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nonoise
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Nowhere on Doge's site does it state what the tariff is, if any, for sales to the US.
They do have examples of other countries, but again, not for the US. That 25% tariff you quote is for unfinished goods (parts needed for assembly) and not for finished goods. 

For example, a finished speaker is not subject to the tariff but the wiring, baskets, cones, etc. are. I'd double check with Doge if I were you. Rump's tariffs came down some (15% to 7.5%) for finished gear (loudspeakers, turntables, TVs, projectors and other electronics on the List 4A ) back around Feb. of 2020.

All the best,
Nonoise

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