games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 9h
In a crowded fall, ‘Nintendo Switch Sports Resort’ is a casual gem
16
2 repliesjapantimes.co.jp ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1d
25 original Xbox games (including many Star Wars titles, Morrowind, and TimeSplitters) are now playable on PC via Xbox backward compatibility, with achievements added to a few of them.
58
16 repliesnews.xbox.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1h
Does importing both consoles & games guarantee no tariffs in the US?
The reason why I prefer to purchase both physical games & consoles from Japan is simple: how much they cost. The units are cheaper, from retro to modern. I would rather pay ¥7180 ($45) than $87.09 for a physical game on…
-1
5 replies
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1h
Even Grand Theft Auto's original creators haven't been able to play GTA 6
-4
0 repliesbbc.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 6h
Day 849 of posting a Daily Screenshot from the games I've been playing
62
3 replies
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 2d
Humble Bundle Undergoes A Vibecoded-Looking Redesign, Forgets To Implement Full Account Security
469
95 replieskotaku.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 20h
How News & Rumors Spread in The Wayward Realms
6
1 repliesyoutu.be ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1d
What would a 3rd person shooter equivalent be to "Boomer Shooters"
We all know that Boomer Shooters are stylized FPS games that's taking inspiration from Doom. But what about stylized TPS games? And what games would you recommend
41
51 replies
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1d
Big Selaco update dropping soon!
38
7 repliesstore.steampowered.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1d
Xbox boss seemingly champions gen-AI development as she celebrates 25 years of Xbox: "A small team will be able to build worlds that today demand hundreds of developers"
109
45 replieseurogamer.net ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1d
Day 848 of posting a Daily Screenshot from the games I've been playing
120
7 replies
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 2d
Nintendo Takes Down Switch Emulators and Mod Chip Firmware in Massive GitHub DMCA Sweep
342
76 repliesign.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 2d
Laid off idTech developers are starting their own studio: Hidden Horses
This video is a short documentary talking about how idTech developers and how they came together to make their own employee-owned indie studio. Good stuff!
410
65 repliesyoutube.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1d
GDC State of the Game Industry report: 40% of developers are using generative AI for work
71
14 repliesgamesindustry.biz ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 18h
Niche game: Tessera, Empire Attack clone
9
0 repliestessera.qot.nz ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 2d
"I wish hardware like the Xbox Series S wouldn't be released" - former Tekken director Katsuhiro Harada trashes Microsoft's console in front of senior Xbox staff
119
52 replieseurogamer.net ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1d
What I'm playing 🐸🪐 RUBATO | Funny frog game
26
1 repliesfiles.catbox.moe ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 23h
CIG releases a sizzle reel of gameplay from its recent Squadron 42 preview event
-1
7 repliesmassivelyop.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 2d
Two Games With The Same Name Released At The Same Time, So They Decided To Work Together
265
9 repliesaftermath.site ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 3d
What are some things you would've liked to have seen with Steam?
I would've liked to have seen a timeline of periods as to when you played a game. Like it could be displayed in a bar like picture, that shows the time you've bought the game and every dot afterwards, details when…
95
71 replies
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 2d
Day 847 of posting a Daily Screenshot from the games I've been playing
113
11 replies
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 4d
Big Walk Used AI In 'The Final Stretch' Of Development, Kicking Off Intense Awards Debate
262
176 repliesaftermath.site ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 4d
AI is coming for the Switch 2 as people make emulators and native ports of the Switch 2 exclusives for PC
228
75 replies
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 3d
BioWare co-founder and Star Wars KOTOR director say they’re interested in reuniting to try and save BioWare’s IP
248
24 repliesvideogameschronicle.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 3d
PlayStation Cancels Online Shooting Title ‘Fairgames’
41
8 repliesbloomberg.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 3d
Day 846 of posting a Daily Screenshot from the games I've been playing
93
3 replies
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 1d
Want to build your own roguelike game?
#FreeCodeCamp just released a FREE 10-hour Godot 4 course covering everything from combat and procedural levels to bosses, loot, shops, and game exports.\ #Godot #GameDev #IndieGameDev #FreeCodeCamp #learntocode…
-5
2 repliesmedia.normals.me ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 3d
I travelled back in time to play 2013 Warframe beta for the first time || OpenWF
In this version of the game there's no parkour and you have to pay platinum to refill your 4 revives or wait for a whole day, but not all are negatives. The game is honestly full of charm and interesting and seeing the…
34
6 replies
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 5d
PS6 doesn't need more power, ex-PlayStation boss says
https://archive.ph/7VqJ9
63
36 repliesmsn.com ↗
games@lemmy.world · @lemmy.world · 4d
Bandai Namco to shut down Reflector Entertainment
35
10 repliesgematsu.com ↗
More ↓
← Games @lemmy.world

Does importing both consoles & games guarantee no tariffs in the US?

This post comes from retrofed.com. Replies here travel back to it.

The reason why I prefer to purchase both physical games & consoles from Japan is simple: how much they cost. The units are cheaper, from retro to modern. I would rather pay ¥7180 ($45) than $87.09 for a physical game on a disc or cartridge. The same with PS5s or Nintendo Switches: ¥55,000-63,000 ($344-394) than $566 / $652, regardless will these goods arrive with 0% duty or 0% MPF?

5 replies

Log in to reply.

You have already asked this question a hundred times already. Your account is 3 weeks old which means you create a new account every time you don't like the answers.

What is wrong with you?

link
dhork@lemmy.world30m4 pts

Any goods that are shipped from abroad are subject to duties and tariffs by the Federal Government. And, as you may have noticed, the current administration likes smearing it's duties all over the place. Do not assume anything will arrive with zero percent duty. Look it up.

There used to be an exception for small items, which your cartridges might have applied to, but then jokers like Temu and Shein used that to ship millions of dollars of goods into the US duty free, one small shipment at a time. So now that exemption is more or less gone.

There is still a an exemption if you physically visit a foreign country and come back with small value items. You are supposed to declare it when you come back to the US, but as far as I can tell nobody cares if you do not as long as you are legitimately under the exemption limit. Just keep a list of all items you acquired abroad and be ready to produce it. (Note that key items, like alcohol and tobacco, have their own separate limits, and should probably be declared regardless).

Also, if you live in a state that has a Sales Tax, they likely also charge an equivalent Use Tax on items bought outside of the state and brought in. This even applies to goods bought in a different state in the US. While this is practically unenforceable for many things, when you accept a shipment from abroad it leaves a paper trail and so there is some proof that you received a thing without paying Use Tax on it. Nobody is going to nail you for not paying use tax on a 3DS Smash Bros cart, but if you do a lot it might get someone's attention.

TLDR: Don't smuggle!

link

So you live in the US now?

link

If you're in the US, it looks like there's a 12.5% tariff on good from Japan, but I don't know much of anything about importing.

link

It would depend on the agreements between the two countries.

link
Related

Is a Japanese PS5 worth owning despite paying less money than the American PS5?

Is importing both consoles or games free from tariffs?

How much did you spend on pre-ordering the Zelda Switch 2 (Console), game and pro controller combined?

Are you able to trade foreign games in the US & Canada?

Sony wants to buy your PS5 for up to $400 if you’re not using it