Anybody buy parts overseas?
 

Looking to get wheels on eBay in either Japan or Malaysia and was wondering if anybody did the same. The main question I have is if we have to pay customs import taxes/duties to bring them here in the United states. Thanks

Most likely.

I have, I paid 2% plus broker fees

So the 2% goes to customs? How does that work, do they call you and you have to pay the fees before they release the item to you? Sorry for all the questions never been in this situation lol

A broker has to take your item through customs. They will pay your duties and then bill you for the brokerage fee and what ever you owe the government.

The shipping company will often act as a broker, but you can always get a third party broker (often for a lower fee).

For example UPS is also a broker and has the right to bring items through customs. UPS also gives you an option to be your own broker, by leaving the item at customs and having you pay the duties yourself.

At least that is how it is in Canada.