How much will I have to pay if import from the US?
14 July 2004, 09:51 PM
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How much will I have to pay if import from the US?
I am looking at buying some dental chairs from the US as they seem loads cheaper than the UK.
The chairs will cost £6500 not including shipping. What do I have to add on to this for TAX etc.
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Jer
The chairs will cost £6500 not including shipping. What do I have to add on to this for TAX etc.
TIA
Jer
14 July 2004, 10:07 PM
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Import duty is added on top of the total cost including shipping, and varies depending on what the item is. Customs & Excise should (in theory) be able to tell you what the rate is for the chairs - it's typically anything from 0 to 10%. Then there's 17.5% VAT on top of all that, plus the shipping agent may charge a customs clearance fee for paying the duty on your behalf (£5-£10 is usual).
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