hariph creek, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/hariph-creek/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Sat, 27 Sep 2025 12:35:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://rkwatchservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-RK-Watch-Service-Logo-Chicago-Watch-Repair-Web-32x32.png hariph creek, Author at RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/author/hariph-creek/ 32 32 $289.72 Customs on a $325 JDM! Is this correct? https://rkwatchservice.com/289-72-customs-on-a-325-jdm-is-this-correct/ Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:47:22 +0000 https://www.watchuseek.com/threads/289-72-customs-on-a-325-jdm-is-this-correct.5643662/ Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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I have wanted a Seiko Dolce SACM171 for a dress watch, for a few years. Our 27th wedding anniversary was a couple weeks ago and my wife bought me one.
New in box from Japan based retailer for $325 (+taxes, fees, etc...=$372.**).
I figured "tariff...

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I have wanted a Seiko Dolce SACM171 for a dress watch, for a few years. Our 27th wedding anniversary was a couple weeks ago and my wife bought me one.
New in box from Japan based retailer for $325 (+taxes, fees, etc…=$372.**).
I figured "tariffs are crazy" probably not the best time, customs duties and fees could be hefty, maybe something excessive like…$100?
NO.
$289.72!
On a $325 quartz watch with a stainless case and a leather strap.
Is this right? Is DHL calculating this right…

$289.72 Customs on a $325 JDM! Is this correct?

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