pretty much note to self ...

http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/japanfan/a1ca/

$49.99 Price
$36.14 Shipping
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$86.13 == €55.52


TARIC-Code 9503007500 (I sure hope this is about correct) => 4.7% customs
+ 19% (VAT)
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€69.17
€55.52 - (charged to CC)
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€13.65 <= to pay at customs office.



Now lets see if the theory holds up to experiment ...