From everything I've ever heard and read; yes.

Bobby

From personal experience yes

If it’s any consolation, I found it’s similar here in the UK now, when ordering banjo parts from mainland Europe. I guess the needs of banjo players were not that high in the list of priorities when we opted to become an off-shore island of Europe….unless it was all a devious plot to try and silence us.

The question is “How much?” From all the convoluted reports in the various media, my best guess is whatever the tariff was at the end of 2024, plus a new tariff of 10 percent. That seems to be the base amount. Whether the Czech Republic has a higher rate, I have no idea. Please let us all know when you find out. It seems it will depend on what tariff rate the president decides on for Czechia that week. [In fairness, as I indicated above, there was already some sort of tariff on Czech goods, though probably very low.]

I’m sorry, you didn’t ask beforehand?

hts.usitc.gov/

The above link will provide you the answer to your question. This is the tariff or duty 'bible' that brokerage firms use but obviously, anyone in the public sphere can use this to research the numbers that would be relevant to them. To learn how to use this document takes a bit of time to catch on to its many layers of product subtleties, parts and sub-parts - but you must take caution when following the product outline format and wording that winnows your search down to the very specific item you're importing and country of origin.

I too am some baffled why you're asking now after having already bought the Prucha but at the link you'll likely find the information needed after the fact. But there could be other hoops you may be forced to jump through for the banjo to be thoroughly cleared by the Customs folks and released for your possession and pick-up.

Whether it's FedEx, or UPS, or, or ......I would be very surprised if you do not receive one or several telephone calls from the carrier's "port of entry" rep asking you to fax to them your authorization(s) for handling and routing instructions. Importation of goods can be quite complex which is why many folks and companies retain import brokers to deal with such things and relevant paperwork. ......but I hope everything works out for you. And last point, it won't be released to you until you pay all applicable Federal and state taxes.

(....BTW, all that I've posted above pertains to the specific link above - I have no idea what, how, or if Trump's current tariff executive orders or ad hoc tariff 'policies' may or may not snag your shipment but you'll soon FO.)

Any goods imported are likely to be charged some level of duty (aka tariff). That was happening long before Trump's new tariff rates. It's always been pretty much of an assumption if you are purchasing overseas. You don't see tariffs in the imported goods you buy, but they've always been there, payed by the importer and built into the price you pay. If you bought your Prucha from an American seller, then they will have paid the tariff and it will be part of the price you pay. If you bought directly from Prucha, then you'll have to pay the tariff before customs will clear your banjo for dellivery. 

Funny how no one realized there were tariffs before Jan 2025. Best to tune out the hype.

Just looked at some upright bass clamps on aliexpress. Total with shipping was $81. Tax was $105. So aliexpress is collecting from buyers and paying tariff.

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Funny how no one realized there were tariffs before Jan 2025. Best to tune out the hype.

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So 150% increase in tariffs isn't worth a bit of consternation?  Is an increase of 10% fine?  And you think no one should talk about it?  

Thank you kindly.

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I’m sorry, you didn’t ask beforehand?

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What beforehand?  Tariffs are changing on a daily basis.

Thank you kindly.

You didn’t ask what fees would be, you asked if there would be any , kind of a difference there

But your welcome, carry on

On a $4,000 purchase, typical Euro tariff has been, let’s say, 2.5% = $100. Add another 10%, it goes to $500. That’s signifiant. I’m assuming the new tariff adds 10%, rather than bring the ew total to 10%, but that’s not overly clear from the reports I’ve seen. Either way, it hurts.

So dont any other tax increase.  Lets see how this works out, so far some huge investment coming in. 

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Funny how no one realized there were tariffs before Jan 2025. Best to tune out the hype.

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So 150% increase in tariffs isn't worth a bit of consternation?  Is an increase of 10% fine?  And you think no one should talk about it?  

Thank you kindly.

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Do you realize that tagging someone in a post where you wish argue is not polite? 
 

So isnt your snarky closing.
 

Since when does any tariff get paid directly by the buyer as an additional fee? It's only whether or not the manufacturer passed the import tariff along to the consumer in the pricing. Tariff change while in shipment process...we'll see, but are you expecting additional money to be requested by the manufacturer. ...I think not. Duty, yeah you'll pay that.

Stop the politicizing people. Tariffs have been a tool for many years. Most are only becoming aware of them lately.

The OP only wants to know about HIS impact via customs/excise/duty.

The OP's OQ was:
"Will I have to pay any custom's fees or import duty fees?"

....there are several sources of exact or "approximate" answers - they are:
a) search for yourself at the link posted above > hts.usitc.gov/
b) either call or personally speak with a local U.S. Customs office or border crossing admin agent.
c) or, speak with a customs/logistics broker.

Secondly, contrary to a previous post above, yes, you as a private individual may find yourself in a position to be responsible for payment of any duties/tariffs > in other words, when YOU purchase a Prucha banjo from the Jaroslav Prucha Bluegrass Instruments company of the Czech Republic then YOU as the buyer pay export or import duties/tariffs and any other applicable charges, fees, shipping, etc. IF on the other hand, the Prucha banjo was imported by a Prucha retailer or Prucha distributor then THEY (AS THE IMPORTER) pay whatever charges there are .....BUT.....when you purchase any imported banjo* from any U.S. "authorized dealer" or U.S. retailer THEN any and all of those duties/tariffs, insurance, shipping, Federal and state expenses are PASSED ALONG TO YOU and are reflected in the MSRP or hang-tag price. Incidentally, as an importer/buyer you are also responsible for rectifying with either the manufacturer and/or goods carrier should you experience product damage.

*The tariff schedule will also detail any relevant information regarding import "upcharges" based on the country of origin and/or percentage of "foreign" parts and assembly.

> here's a useful link:
Duty vs. Tariff — What’s the Difference?
thomasnet.com/insights/duty-vs...8db9b6888

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Funny how no one realized there were tariffs before Jan 2025. Best to tune out the hype.

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So 150% increase in tariffs isn't worth a bit of consternation?  Is an increase of 10% fine?  And you think no one should talk about it?  

Thank you kindly.

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Do you realize that tagging someone in a post where you wish argue is not polite? 
 

So isnt your snarky closing.
 

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No, I have never heard of that, in the 38 years I have been on the Internet.  I just quoted for context.  I will note that you tagged ME, when you wished to argue.

The closing is polite.  The snarky is in your head.

Thank you kindly.

Let's not start arguing, please. Let's keep it clean and civil.

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Originally posted by HighLonesomeF5

Funny how no one realized there were tariffs before Jan 2025. Best to tune out the hype.

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So 150% increase in tariffs isn't worth a bit of consternation?  Is an increase of 10% fine?  And you think no one should talk about it?  

Thank you kindly.

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Do you realize that tagging someone in a post where you wish argue is not polite? 
 

So isnt your snarky closing.
 

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No, I have never heard of that, in the 38 years I have been on the Internet.  I just quoted for context.  I will note that you tagged ME, when you wished to argue.

The closing is polite.  The snarky is in your head.

Thank you kindly.

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You need to research tagging etique. 

I have never knowingly tagged anyone, dont even know how to do it.

Well Arent You Precious! 

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Originally posted by HighLonesomeF5

Funny how no one realized there were tariffs before Jan 2025. Best to tune out the hype.

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So 150% increase in tariffs isn't worth a bit of consternation?  Is an increase of 10% fine?  And you think no one should talk about it?  

Thank you kindly.

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Do you realize that tagging someone in a post where you wish argue is not polite? 
 

So isnt your snarky closing.
 

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No, I have never heard of that, in the 38 years I have been on the Internet.  I just quoted for context.  I will note that you tagged ME, when you wished to argue.

The closing is polite.  The snarky is in your head.

Thank you kindly.

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You need to research tagging etique. 

I have never knowingly tagged anyone, dont even know how to do it.

Well Arent You Precious! 

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I get that you don't know how to do it.  Because you just did it again.  Perhaps it is YOU that should look up how tagging works.

You object to people arguing with you, but have no trouble being insulting.

Thank you kindly.

Okay, you two, that's enough actiing like children. Let's try to act like adults and stopping trying to one-up each other.

One's idea of tagging isn't like the other one's but both are correct. In order to "tag" someone on the Hangout, you need to use the @ plus the name; i.e., like this: @Texasbanjo. The other way to get someone's attention is to quote what they said. So stop the back and forth since both of you are correct.

And, saying "thank you kindly" doesn't negate the argument, so both of you stop it!

With quotes like "Lets see how this works out, so far some huge investment coming in," it's pretty clear that this thread has become political, especially now that the original question has been fully answered. 

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My new Prucha Spirit banjo is to be shipped to me (in Georgia, USA) from the Czech Republic. Will I have to pay any custom's fees or import duty fees?
Thanks!

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Unfortunately Yes. Pre January 2025 duty (import tax) was 4.5% (fretted musical instruments less than 100 years old) from grand total (shipping included) and as it looks current rate on European Union origin wares are pre Jan 25  + 10% on top (of old value), so in worst case scenario 14.5 % import tax (duty) + Customs handling (fixed rate) and storage fees (beware day rates) where applicable.

So be prepared to pay about 15 to 20 % extra on top what you have payed to Prucha Banjos.

Jack

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With quotes like "Lets see how this works out, so far some huge investment coming in," it's pretty clear that this thread has become political, especially now that the original question has been fully answered. 

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Interesting that you would think a wait and see approacch is political.  It used to be called common sense.