Buying a Ring from the UK (live in the US) Import Tax?

[Kasemi]

Hi everyone
I am looking into buying a gold ring from the UK that is almost $400. I live in Texas, US. I am already paying taxes with the purchase itself so I am just wondering how this works. I never really bought a piece of jewelry from outside the US and I am wondering how import taxes are going to work? I googled some and I found that anything under 800 (another source said 1200) is not subject for custom duty. Does that seem legit?
I just want to make sure before I buy the ring and then having to pay an unknown amount of tax (which could be high I suppose)

Does anyone have any experiences with that?

 

[Arcadian]

Customs Duty Information

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

This is what you should be paying close attention to.

Whatever you do, don't fake the funk. declare the full amount. If its under then you'll be free to go. if its not, pay what they ask and you'll be good.

 

[Kasemi]

Customs Duty Information

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

This is what you should be paying close attention to.

Whatever you do, don't fake the funk. declare the full amount. If its under then you'll be free to go. if its not, pay what they ask and you'll be good.

Thanks for your answer. I found out that the US threshold is $800. So I should be good.