Does anyone know about 'Country of Origin' and 'Parts Breakdown' for Customs, Please

[THFlesher]

Does anyone know anything about used watches getting through customs? I purchased a gold 16528 and a 116610 from store in Switzerland and today I was told there is paperwork missing to clear the watches from customs. They said they need a breakdown of parts with a country of origin and value. What does a document like this look like? Can I make one myself or is this an official piece of paper work? It's a holiday in Switzerland, so the shop is closed today. Normally, I wouldn't be in such hurry, but the 16528 is a retirement gift and the party is Friday. The watches were both marked used by the way. So how do I get these watches to clear customs? Any help is very much appreciated.

[crowncollection]

If you are in tne USA you cannot legally import rolexes to my knowledge, that's what has been discussed by other members here anyway. Wait for USA citizens to give a conclusive answer.

[mrbill2mrbill2]

Originally Posted by crowncollection

If you are in tne USA you cannot legally import rolexes to my knowledge, that's what has been discussed by other members here anyway. Wait for USA citizens to give a conclusive answer.

That is correct. Being "used" makes no difference.

[SJK]

Basically they are asking for a Commercial Invoice and Packing List; which the seller/shipper should have included with the Airway bill.

The Commercial Invoice should include the following:

1) Value in U.S. Dollars (If in foreign currency, the exchange rate on the date of export will be used to determine the U.S. Dollar value).
2) Country of Origin (Where the product originated from, not where it was sold or shipped from)
3) Commodity (Wristwatch)
4) Breakdown of components of the wristwatch.
a. watch band (leather, steel, gold)
b. movement (mechanical, quartz)
c. case (steel, gold, plastic)
d. the battery (where applicable)

As far as importing Rolex by a private party not being allowed, that is up to the DOC (Department of Commerce) and is separate from Customs. Customs only enforces the law, they don't create them.

[77T]

You didn't say how it was shipped. If International Mail, two customs declaration forms are used:
PS Form 2976, Customs Declaration CN 22 — Sender’s Declaration
PS Form 2976–A, Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note — CP 72

These are the ones I used shipping overseas by filling out electronically and delivery was done fast.

Since the package never had a form or it was detached in shipment, you will prolly need paper forms. Local USPS could provide them when you go there - then you fax to the seller who shipped - then they complete & send to US Customs (or fax if they have given you a tel. #)

Examples attached as url's
http://about.usps.com/forms/ps2976.pdf
http://about.usps.com/forms/ps2976a.pdf


If they used FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. then that firm can provide the seller their versions if different.