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Hi folks, Just bought something from the US that cost £192, anyone know what the import dutys going to cost me when it gets here ?
Cheers.

Dave_68

I bought something from the States (non car related) for a similar amount, maybe slightly more & paid £45 for the VAT & post office charge. Roughly...

BrynO

If you do end up paying duty, IIRC it's 10% (may be 5%?) based on whatever value they write on the package, then 17.5% VAT then whatever the courier charges you for handling the package through customs

scoobfan

I recently imported some brake calipers from Singapore
which cost me £200.

The import tax/duty was £25, if that helps as an indicator.

Rob

scud8

iTrader: (1)

IIRC duty is 10% of the cost of the item, then you pay 17.5% VAT on the cost of the item, the duty and shipping costs.

dave_1

get the supplier to mark it "warranty replacement part foc" hey presto no charge

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Cheers folks, much appreciated.

Drift SX

Beware if you declared low value as the courier company only cover the declared value in case if loss or damage.

DJ73

Can you not get it declared as a " gift "

Funkii Munkii

Your VAT will be the normal 17.5%, BUT the duty is dependant on the commodity, if it's electronic equipment there's no duty, what are you bringing in?

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Tried that last time i bought something from the US and the cheeky beggars still charge import duty even if its a gift because its worth more than £30 if i remember.
I had thought of getting it marked as worthless but then if it goes missing you have lost everything then.
Typical UK really, want every last penny they can suck out of you.

Funkii Munkii

You'll pay duties and VAT, where applicable, on all imports over £18.00 they're a generous lot down at C&E.

GrantyBoy

Best way, worked for my FMIC from Tokyo

Nick