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MadDemon

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Hi Everyone, I have never done this before nor the person who is bringing gpu for me, So need help from my Fellows here on PG. I have a relative coming from United States [Chicago] and i have asked him to bring a RTX 3070 from there what should I / He know or tell him about its packing, customs, taxes in United states and Pakistan kindly guide me if you can please.

Kisi ki sahi rehnumai krna bhi neeki hei :) , So humbly requesting to share your knowledge
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Tell him to open the box so it looks used and if asked what's its for by customs tell them its for personal use, you shouldn't have any problems otherwise and you will be free to enjoy your GPU
 
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Hey MadDemon. Since it's just one gpu, your relative shouldn't have any issues with customs, since they're personally bringing it along and not shipping it. Taxes in the US apply based on the state the purchase was made in.
 
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Unpack it.
Your warranty will be useless anyway so you don't need the box. Drop the box away and bring it along in the anti static bag to make space management easier.

Apart from that, they just gotta bring it along like any other item.
They don't really ask questions. Even if they do let them know its for your own use and stuff.
 
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GoldenHawk said:
Tell him to open the box so it looks used and if asked what's its for by customs tell them its for personal use, you shouldn't have any problems otherwise and you will be free to enjoy your GPU
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Thankyou for the Input Sir, Any idea what customs will he have to pay in Pakistan ?

CerebralTiger said:
Hey MadDemon. Since it's just one gpu, your relative shouldn't have any issues with customs, since they're personally bringing it along and not shipping it. Taxes in the US apply based on the state the purchase was made in.
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CT bhai any idea what should be taxes in Chicago and what about custom charges in PK?
 
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MadDemon said:
Thankyou for the Input Sir, Any idea what customs will he have to pay in Pakistan ?



CT bhai any idea what should be taxes in Chicago and what about custom charges in PK?
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Non on personal carry.
You only get taxed if the item is brought in via shipping.
 
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MadDemon said:
CT bhai any idea what should be taxes in Chicago and what about custom charges in PK?
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According to google, the sales tax for Chicago is 10.25%. Based on this, it would bring the price of a $400 product up to $441. Though, your relative would have more accurate info in this regard.
 
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