Has anybody imported used equipment into the US?


I'm looking at a pair of used speakers for more than $20,000. HHow has it been dealing with customs? About how much did you pay, and did it take awhile til the speakers were released?

Thanks,
David
deshapiro
Nice system -- just as it is actually. Are you going to replace your main speakers? What with?

Frankly, if the price between the imported used pair and the domestic demo pair is close as you say, I think you remove a lot of risk categories by buying locally -- and if something needs remedy, recourse is much easier.
David,
Depending upon the shipping company, you may have to fill out a "Temporary Importer" form, as required by the Patriot Act. They will ask for your SS#, and a few other bits of info, and your shipment will be released only when they have the completed form.

Nice system, by the way.

Did I say "nice"? I meant INCREDIBLE!
Try: http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/import Here you can decipher the duty rates per country for imports into the United States.
David awesome system!I can't help you on the import issue but how much for the Temptations?
Chris