Geddon

Am considering getting some KYB AGX shocks from ebay but in the US. They are nearly the same price in $ over there as £ over here.
Anyone know what the import duty will be?
Will it be definitely charged?
Is there a way around this?- I remember someone saying that if it was marked up as replacement parts then they are not subject to import duty or is that rubbish?

Kev_turbo

I think if items are marked as second hand or as samples (you can't charge duty on something costing nothing) and sent to a business they are duty exempt.

However this info was relevent a few years ago and may have changed

v8voodoo

Car parts attract import duty of 3.5% and also 17.5% VAT.

Bear in mind that this is charged on the cost of parts PLUS shipping.
Here's an example:

Parts= £500
Shipping= £200
Sub total= £700

ADD 3.5% Import duty= £24.50

Duty inclusive Sub total= £724.50

ADD 17.5% VAT= £126.79

TOTAL= £851.29

Plus, you need to bear in mind, a lot of the parcel couriers charge you for "entering" the goods. Could be around £15-£30 depending on who you use. Also, some of the companies bill you a few weeks after you get the parts, so don't think you've managed slipped through the net...!!

Also bear in mind when choosing your shipping rate that some methods can take a minimum of 4 weeks . I always prefer to bite the bullet and get stuff sent express DHL/UPS/FedEx . It normally arrives in less than seven days from placing the order (better than a lot of UK companies!!).

Hope that helps.
Nige

v8voodoo

Oh, forgot to add, if you make an incorrect or fraudulent declaration, you can get the parts seized and a fine etc.....
I've found a few times if it is not a big shipment, and they come in via USPS I haven't been charged any duty or vat, though I do think that is the exception...

TopBanana

More to the point, why would you want to spend *any* money on such crap suspension?

Geddon

There have been 2 group buys on here for them and people seem very happy with them. They are better than standard items and dont cost a zillion quid
My rear shocks have no damping left so I need some new ones and my rear diff has jsut failed which aint cheap
Do you have any better suggestions?

PS thanks for the help guys

TopBanana

I'd say they're worse than the standard dampers. The best stuff I've tried for road use is AST. Not cheap though