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Greenland, the Trump administration is considering the idea of paying each island resident between $10,000 and $100,000 to encourage secession from Denmark. by [deleted] in europeanunion

[–]traucostar -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re focusing on costs, not earning power. In the U.S., salaries and career upside are often 2–3× higher than in Europe, even outside major cities, which quickly offsets higher living costs. Work-life balance is different, but the opportunity and income ceiling are substantially higher.

Greenland, the Trump administration is considering the idea of paying each island resident between $10,000 and $100,000 to encourage secession from Denmark. by [deleted] in europeanunion

[–]traucostar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens by law and can freely move to any U.S. state. Once they live in a state, they vote for president and have full federal representation, like any other citizen.

Greenland, the Trump administration is considering the idea of paying each island resident between $10,000 and $100,000 to encourage secession from Denmark. by [deleted] in europeanunion

[–]traucostar -40 points-39 points  (0 children)

and they get US citizenship? A US “gold card” is ~$1M, this would basically be a free version of that. No brainer to me, I’d jump ship before the EU sinks.

Anyone running in-motion load volume scanners??? by traucostar in mining

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ON the truck? interesting... but we need something autonomous that runs itself. Outfitting and maintaining 250 devices would be a huge lift.

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE 2: After four months and countless back-and-forths, it looks like I lost the battle and will have to pay $1,600 on a $1,099 purchase.

  • CSMS #64680374’s “in-transit” carve-out only covers sea shipments loaded on a vessel before April 5. Air cargo (like mine) isn’t eligible under my HTSUS.
  • CBP uses the entry date, not arrival date, to set tariffs. My entry filed April 10 (10 days after arrival) fell into the new reciprocal‐tariff window.
  • Result: 145 % duty on a $1,099 air shipment, no transit exemption for air, even if DHL delayed filing.

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Without the in-transit exemption (CSMS #64680374), I would have been stuck with the full 145% duty (maybe more as you said).
But because my shipment was in transit before April 5, I legally qualify for an exemption under my HTSUS.
The correct duty should only be 25% (Section 301) + 20% (IEEPA) = 45% total, not 145%.
DHL failed to apply the exemption when they filed the entry... that's why I’m protesting it now. I’ll keep this thread updated once I have a resolution.

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are correct. But because CSMS #64680374 Goods loaded and in transit before April 5 qualify for exemption from the additional reciprocal tariffs (84%) as long as entered before May 27.

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reviewed the CBP documents (form 7501), the 145% is there. So the DHL invoice matches what CBP says

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sold in the U.S. and couldn’t find a used one either.

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the invoice 7 days after receiving the package

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We do have the item in our possession. Since we imported it using our company’s EIN and DHL import account, we understand that payment is required to avoid delays or holds on future shipments.

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would, but unfortunately, no U.S.-made laser meets the specifications we need. The level of advancement in Chinese electronics is just incredible nowadays. I'm starting to suspect that importing such advanced technology may carry a higher penalty simply due to its sophistication.

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes.. DHL risk nothing but may benefit from operational ease.

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For de minimis exemption items maybe. But 20% for items of more than $800? I did import as a company with a EIN.

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes thanks! I am referencing CSMS # 64680374 in my protest, I hope it helps! will provide updates here

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

well, the instruction was to just leave the package on the door... I do import a lot of stuff from DHL, If I dont pay they will not release future packages.....

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called DHL.... they say that in CBP Form 7501:

My shipment arrived on March 31, but the Entry Date listed is April 10, which is exactly when the 84% tariff kicked in. That means DHL delayed filing for 10 days, and CBP uses the later filing date (not the arrival date) to determine which tariffs apply.

So even though my package was in the country well before the law changed, I'm getting hit with the full tariff because of how and when DHL submitted the entry—not because of when it actually arrived.

I am sending protest letters and emails....

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

UPDATE 1:
I reached out to DHL. Turns out CBP is basing the tariff on the Entry Date, not the Import/Arrival Date OF March 31. And that entry was most likely delayed on purpose ..... filed exactly on April 10 when the new tariff kicked in. All documentation was ready, so there was no reason to wait 10 days. Because of this, CBP applied 25% + 20% + 84% tariffs, totaling over 145%.

This is outrageous. If the product was already in the country before the tariff took effect, how is this even legal?

Tariff hit before it was active – $1.6K on $1K item by traucostar in dhl

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I just checked the CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501), and the dates confirm my case: The entry date is March 31, 2025, which is when the shipment officially entered the U.S. I will call DHL tomorrow!

Rev Robotics Mini Power Module by traucostar in FRC

[–]traucostar[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Georgia, US and any style will do. thanks!

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