Importing Computer Parts

[SWARM]

Hi, has anyone imported computer parts/accessories from the USA?
I have recently got a skybox, but am not sure if Trinidad customs will impose duties/vat on these items...
Can anyone share their experiences?
Thanks

[discipuli]

I order parts from www.newegg.com , amazon.com and other sites .
through the skybox , most items will escape taxes , i'v never been charged tax per se on anything i brought in from a laptop , to video cards , motherboards etc.

But customs is known to sieze some items when they feel like and charge duties , my brother imported a high end camera once , and customs wanted 5000 tt for him to get it...

So it is a mixed bag , but in most cases once your items are smallish and light you should not attract any attention.

There isnt supposed to be any duty on computer parts per se i think.

[deathwinger]

I order parts from www.newegg.com , amazon.com and other sites .
through the skybox , most items will escape taxes , i'v never been charged tax per se on anything i brought in from a laptop , to video cards , motherboards etc.

But customs is known to sieze some items when they feel like and charge duties , my brother imported a high end camera once , and customs wanted 5000 tt for him to get it...

So it is a mixed bag , but in most cases once your items are smallish and light you should not attract any attention.

There isnt supposed to be any duty on computer parts per se i think.

Camera is considered video equipment and has a 30% duty on it. Next time have a relative bring it down.

Computer parts and systems are good once declared under 1000 US which you can get the person you buy it from to modify the value for your purposes. Just ensure to tell them your country is corrupt and the product will go missing if its declared over 1000 US.

[SWARM]

Thanks alot guys, you've been a great help :thumbup:
All of the parts I want to get are below 1000US separately so I think I should do fine.
I read elsewhere that newegg does not accept international credit cards. I was planning to get my items from Amazon because of that, but I will try newegg now.

I want to build a computer for myself, a powerful yet budget machine. Can you all advise what are the best options? Here are the components I am thinking of getting:

Intel Core i5 750 Processor 2.66 GHz 8 MB LGA1156 ($194.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-Processor-LGA1156-I5-750BOX/dp/B002KQ5KDY/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a

Corsair XMS3 4 GB PC3-12800 1600Mhz DDR3 Dual Channel RAM ($99.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-PC3-12800-1600Mhz-Channel-CMX4GX3M2A1600C9/dp/B002LE8D2A/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b

ASUS P7P55D-E Pro ATX Motherboard ($179.99)
http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-P7P55D-E-Pro-Intel-Motherboard/dp/B002ZV6YMA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1278269450&sr=1-1

XFX Radeon HD 5770 1GB DDR5 Video Card ($169.99)
http://www.amazon.com/XFX-Radeon-5770-Graphics-HD577AZNFC/dp/B002SP113K/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Samsung 1 TB Spinpoint 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA Hard Drive ($69.79)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Spinpoint-Cache-Desktop-HD103SJ/dp/B001U3S5S0/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a

Corsair CMPSU-750TX 750-Watt TX Series 80 Plus Certified Power Supply ($109.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-CMPSU-750TX-750-Watt-Certified-compatible/dp/B000X2677A/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_b

ASUS Internal 24x DVD Rewritable SATA Optical Drive DRW-24B1ST ($29.80)
http://www.amazon.com/Internal-Rewritable-Optical-DRW-24B1ST-Retail/dp/B00358WZMA/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a

Samsung P2250 22-Inch (21.5") Widescreen Monitor ($178.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-P2250-22-Inch-Widescreen-Monitor/dp/B003ARSZ0C/ref=pd_bxgy_pc_img_a

Logitech MX 518 Mouse ($41.87)
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Performance-Optical-Gaming-Mouse/dp/B0007Z1M50/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a

Logitech Access Keyboard 600 ($18.24)
http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-920-000021-Access-Keyboard-600/dp/B000O656FE/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a

Antec Three Hundred Gaming Case ($59.82)
http://www.amazon.com/Antec-Three-Hundred-External-Internal/dp/B000GQMHBI/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a

IOGear USB 2.1 Bluetooth Micro Adapter GBU421 ($14.48)
http://www.amazon.com/IOGear-Bluetooth-Micro-Adapter-GBU421/dp/B0018O9JIG/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a

Sony MRW620/U1/181 Internal 17 in 1 Memeory Card Reader/Writer ($14.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MRW620-U1-181-Internal/dp/B001AI6CNK/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a

Optional (?)
Cooler Master RR-B10-212P-G1 Hyper 212 CPU cooler ($39.99)
http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-RR-B10-212P-G1-Universal-Heat-Pipe/dp/B002G1YPH0/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_a

Total Cost: 1,223 USD
After shipping about 8800 TTD I think.
Any comments would be appreciated :)

[BW]

dude, get a ssd. The intel ones for ~$200 are good. they will make ur system feel really fast

edit: actually they have a 40gb one for $110. buy that

[Randall]

Yep i too would use a solid state drive for my OS if i were building a system anytime soon.

Just use the SATA for your data.

[Wanston]

The pieces to be ordered www.newegg.com, amazon.com and other sites.
The Skybox, most items will be to evade taxes, I'v never pay taxeson everything I've done in the way of a laptop computer, video cards, motherboards, etc.

But Customs is aware that some terms to intervene if they feel their taxes, my brother has a high-end camera, once introduced andCustoms 5000 TT wanted to get him ...

So it should be a mixture, but in most cases, if your products arevery small and light you do not notice.