Taxes and VAT payments
West Africa Diamonds Ltd. displays final prices with no hidden fees.
However, our company suggests every customer to contact a local tax authority and become acquainted with sales or import taxes in the relevant country.
West Africa Diamonds Ltd. is not responsible for any types of debts, taxes, VAT, or any other fees imposed on the customer by his/her country’s tax authority. In addition, West Africa Diamonds Ltd. is not responsible for any sales and use taxes that may apply in the relevant country.
Visitors (customers) who want to become acquainted with their country’s laws regarding VAT, import taxes and other taxes or levies, we recommend getting professional advice from the local tax authority.
Sales, purchase and use taxes in New York State
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance requires West Africa Diamonds Ltd. to charge a sales tax, as well as use tax, on any purchase of diamonds, precious or semiprecious stones made through West Africa Diamonds Ltd. and exceeding $110. The purchase and use taxes must be collected in the State of New York in the case the address is within the State of New York. Applicable taxes may vary depending on location where they were purchased or shipment location.
Sales, purchase and use taxes outside New York State
Sales and use taxes required by state laws are added to the sales price on the West Africa Diamonds Ltd. website according to the location where the products are purchased or shipment location. For more information, please visit the official New York City website.
Presentation in showrooms
Should the products be purchased from showrooms of West Africa Diamonds Ltd. or any of its partners, the customer will be subject to any duties or taxes, including VAT, applicable in the customer’s country of residence. West Africa Diamonds Ltd. is not responsible for import taxes in any country in the world and cannot assist or make changes with regard to any tax applicable in the customer’s country. Our company cannot provide a price quote regarding import taxes.