How to avoid brokerage fees for Miltek exhaust????

[Jetta03]

I'm thinking of ordering the miltek cat-back that is for sale for 15% off (see vortex), but they only ship UPS, not USPS. Is there anyway I can get this shipped here and avoid the customs and brokerage fees? Please help...I'm dying to order this catback!

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: How to avoid brokerage fees for Miltek exhaust????

Search for the sweetgrass thread will help you avoid brokerage but you need to make a trip to Montana.

[Kor]

Re: How to avoid brokerage fees for Miltek exhaust????

Yes, as Blair said, the only way you can really save is to drive down to sweetgrass (3h there, 3h back) to pick it up yourself. You will pay some duty/tax but it will be substantially cheaper and quicker to ship.

Otherwise you're kinda out of luck as far as I know.

[zero10]

Re: How to avoid brokerage fees for Miltek exhaust????

If you are really determined, have them ship it 3rd day air. Anything faster than standard shipping already includes brokerage fees. You will still pay tax and duty on it, but you will avoid the $40-$50 brokerage fee.
In some cases, stepping up to 3rd day air shipping actually saves you money. Besides, if you're really antsy to get it, it's worth it

[Jetta03]

Re: How to avoid brokerage fees for Miltek exhaust????

If you are really determined, have them ship it 3rd day air. Anything faster than standard shipping already includes brokerage fees. You will still pay tax and duty on it, but you will avoid the $40-$50 brokerage fee.
In some cases, stepping up to 3rd day air shipping actually saves you money. Besides, if you're really antsy to get it, it's worth it

Thx much for all the input. I'm found someone else besides stratmosphere (achtuning) that I'm hoping will ship USPS instead of UPS. But I'll have to call them later today to see.

Thx

[R_Ethug]

Re: How to avoid brokerage fees for Miltek exhaust????

personally i don't think i'd want a exhaust system shipped via USPS in that case i'd take ups or fed ex.

[Canadian Turbo]

Re: How to avoid brokerage fees for Miltek exhaust????

Postal services also have a size limit so you actually may not even be allowed to ship an exhaust through the postal system.