International Customs & Duties
International Customs
& Duties Policy
We love serving Nyche Hair customers around the world. International shipments, however, may be subject to customs duties, import taxes, VAT, handling charges, or other fees imposed by the destination country.
Your order may be subject to import duties, VAT or other taxes, customs charges, brokerage fees, or carrier handling fees when entering your country. Unless expressly stated otherwise at checkout, these charges are not included in the amount you pay to Nyche Hair and are the responsibility of the recipient.
Duties & Taxes Unpaid at Checkout
What does DDU / duties unpaid mean?
Nyche Hair international shipments are sent with destination-country duties and taxes unpaid by Nyche Hair, unless a particular checkout or shipping option expressly states otherwise.
This is commonly described as DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid). Under current shipping terminology, you may also see carriers or shipping providers use terms such as DAP (Delivered at Place).
In practical terms, this means the amount you pay Nyche Hair for your products and shipping does not include customs duties, import taxes, VAT, brokerage charges, or other destination-country fees that may later be assessed.
Customs Duties, Taxes & Fees
What additional charges could I have to pay?
The specific charges vary by destination. Depending on your country, an international shipment may be subject to one or more of the following:
Import duties assessed according to the destination country's customs rules and product classification.
Value-added tax, sales tax, GST, or another tax imposed on imported goods where applicable.
Administrative, brokerage, clearance, or handling charges assessed by a carrier, broker, or customs authority.
The type and amount of charges assessed depend on the rules of the destination country and the circumstances of the shipment.
How Customs Charges Are Determined
How are customs duties and taxes calculated?
Customs charges are determined by the applicable customs authority, tax authority, carrier, or other entity in the destination country.
Factors that may affect the amount assessed include:
- The declared value of the goods
- The type or customs classification of the products
- The country of origin of the goods
- The destination country
- Applicable VAT, GST, sales tax, or import-tax rates
- Duty-free or de minimis thresholds
- Carrier brokerage or customs-clearance fees
Paying Customs Charges
How will I know if I owe customs fees?
If charges are assessed, the shipping carrier, customs authority, postal service, or other applicable party may contact you with instructions for payment.
Payment may be required before the package is released from customs or delivered.
Customers should monitor their tracking information and respond promptly to requests from the carrier or customs authority.
Unpaid Customs & Unclaimed Packages
What happens if I don't pay the customs charges?
If required customs duties, taxes, brokerage charges, or other import fees are not paid, the shipment may be delayed, refused, held, returned, abandoned, or disposed of according to the policies of the carrier or destination-country authorities.
Nyche Hair does not control how customs authorities or carriers handle packages when required import charges remain unpaid.
What if customs returns my package to Nyche Hair?
If an international package is physically returned to Nyche Hair, any eligible refund or resolution will be determined after the package has been received and inspected.
Any approved refund is subject to our Return & Refund Policy and will exclude applicable original shipping charges, return shipping costs, customs-related costs charged back to Nyche Hair, Route fees, and other non-refundable fees.
Applicable restocking fees may also be deducted when permitted under the Return & Refund Policy.
What if I don't pick up my package from customs?
Customers are responsible for monitoring tracking information and completing any required customs-clearance or package-pickup steps.
If a shipment is lost, damaged, abandoned, or disposed of because the recipient failed to complete required customs procedures, pay applicable charges, or retrieve the package within the required timeframe, Nyche Hair is not responsible for that loss or damage.
If the package is not physically returned to Nyche Hair, the order is not eligible for a refund or replacement.
Shipping Charges vs. Customs Charges
Didn't I already pay for shipping at checkout?
Yes, but shipping charges and customs charges are different.
The shipping amount paid at checkout covers the applicable shipping service purchased for transporting your order.
Customs duties, VAT, import taxes, brokerage fees, and other destination-country charges are separate charges that may be assessed after the package enters your country.
Tips for International Customers
How can I avoid unexpected customs charges?
Nyche Hair cannot guarantee whether your country will assess additional charges, but you can research potential costs before ordering.
- Review your country's current import and customs regulations.
- Check whether your country has a duty-free or de minimis threshold.
- Review applicable VAT, GST, sales tax, or import-tax rules.
- Check whether your carrier charges customs-clearance or brokerage fees.
- Be prepared to pay applicable charges directly to the carrier, customs authority, or other collecting party.
- Monitor your tracking information after shipment.
What You're Responsible For
You are responsible for applicable duties, taxes, VAT, brokerage, and customs fees assessed on your shipment.
You are responsible for completing required customs procedures and providing information requested for clearance.
Monitor tracking and respond to carrier or customs requests within the required timeframe.
Packages that go unclaimed or are abandoned because required fees are not paid may not qualify for a refund or replacement.
Customs rates and thresholds vary by country. Check your country's current requirements before purchasing.
By placing an international order, you acknowledge this policy and your responsibility for applicable destination-country charges.
We're Happy to Help ♡
We can help with questions about your Nyche Hair order or our shipping policies. For an estimate or determination of the customs duties and taxes charged by your country, please contact your local customs authority because Nyche Hair cannot determine those charges.
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