If DHL needs the completed worksheet, they should have contacted you by email or SMS text (assuming you gave that info to the seller and the seller provided it to DHL). Make sure to complete it quickly when they ask for it as DHL charges daily storage fees. And I want to reiterate that if you fill it out, put the majority of the value, like 90%, on the movement. Nobody really knows the value of each component outside of Omega, so it's pretty much just made up. Just make sure the total adds up to the declared value. The amount you are charged in customs can differ by $50-$200 on your Speedy Racing depending on what you fill out for case and bracelet/strap cost.
Just so you understand how the process works, U.S. customs assesses duty to different parts of the watch (case, bracelet and movement) at different rates and they generally rely on the allocation of the overall value of the watch to those three components as set forth on the watch worksheet. The movement is assessed at the lowest rate of the three components, so most sellers who are familiar with the process will allocate most of the value there and then split the remainder between the case and the strap/bracelet. If the watch is sent to the US via EMS (international post), US Customs usually won't even bother to look at anything valued at $2,500 or less. Unfortunately, this is not the case when the watch is sent via private couriers like DHL or FedEX because it's a profit center for them. You'll understand this when you get your invoice from DHL. In addition to whatever customs fees are assessed, the private couriers tack on their own fees that are variously labeled as "administrative," "storage," etc. When you think about the number of international shipments that they handle, those fees add up to big dollars. In my experience, DHL isn't too bad. FedEx is the worst. You have to pay the courier's bill before they will release and deliver the watch to you. You'll usually be notified via email and will be given the option to pay online.
I'm just going to say that the information provided on that form is going to the US government, and is legally required to be accurate to the best of your knowledge. If some members are comfortable attempting to game the system, that's their choice, but I don't think they should be telling the OP to do anything that he isn't comfortable with.
OP: in addition to the customs duty, DHL will also charge you fees to submit the paperwork and handle the customs process. It will probably be something like an additional $50. They will send you an invoice when the watch reaches Cincinnati (or wherever), and they won't deliver until you pay. So keep an eye on your email. And even if the seller sent them the worksheet, they might also contact you to ask for it again. Often they also ask for your SSN.
I'm just going to say that the information provided on that form is going to the US government, and is legally required to be accurate to the best of your knowledge. If some members are comfortable attempting to game the system, that's their choice, but I don't think they should be telling the OP to do anything that he isn't comfortable with.
OP: in addition to the customs duty, DHL will also charge you fees to submit the paperwork and handle the customs process. It will probably be something like an additional $50. They will send you an invoice when the watch reaches Cincinnati (or wherever), and they won't deliver until you pay. So keep an eye on your email. And even if the seller sent them the worksheet, they might also contact you to ask for it again. Often they also ask for your SSN.
