If items are shipped to an address within Washington State, payment will be remitted to our U.S. bank account by Bank Transfer or Check, and a sales tax based on different zip code’s tax rate will be charged in accordance with Washington State tax laws. However, if you are able to provide a valid tax exemption certificate for the state(s) where you are located, no sales tax will be collected.

Items shipped to Canada and Mexico are free of sales tax but buyer will be responsible for custom clearance and duty tax. When placing your order online, we will only charge the shipping fee and exclude any duty or tax from the order total (FS.COM default). If needed, FS.COM can help arrange to pre-pay the DUTY TAX.

If you experience any problems or have further questions, please contact our customer service center or your assigned sales representative for more details.

VAT in Germany and other EU countries

In accordance with the laws governing members of the European Union, FS.COM is obliged to charge VAT on all orders delivered to destinations in member countries of the EU. All items in our catalogue are subject to the regular VAT rate of 19% in according to the General Tax Law of Germany, and you will be able to see your total amount inclusive of applicable VAT before you pay your order, when you have completed your order information (including your business type and delivery address).

For orders delivered to destinations in Germany, we will charge a 19% VAT in according to the General Tax Law of Germany. For orders delivered to EU destinations outside of Germany, we will charge a 19% German VAT if the customer is an individual legal identity, but if the customer is a business buyer and has a valid VAT Identification Number, VAT will not be charged.

VAT outside EU countries

For dispatch to countries outside of the EU, VAT will not be charged. These packages may, however, be assessed import or customs fees, depending on the laws of the particular countries. Any customs or import duties are levied once the package reaches the destination country. Additional charges for customs clearance would have to be borne by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they might be. Since customs policies vary widely from country to country, you may want to contact your local customs office for further information. If needed, FS.COM can help arrange to pre-pay the DUTY TAX.

If you experience any problems or have further questions, please contact our customer service center or your assigned sales representative for more details.