lozgti1

It's only a tiny Case texas toothpick pocketknife (wish Case would sell more over here)

Ordered it from company in America and its on its way.Cost,about £40

Am I right in thinking I will get a letter from customs shortly to say I can't have my miniature penknife unless I give the rob dogs some tax

Any one buy from America a lot and know the rules??

DCI Gene Hunt

2.3 What are the limits for customs duty and import VAT?
Commercial consignments of £18 or less are free from customs duty and import VAT (please note: With effect from 1 November 2011 the £18 threshold will be reduced to £15 - see 2.4 below). For example, goods purchased over the internet with an intrinsic value not exceeding £18, will not be charged any duty or VAT but this does not include alcohol, tobacco products, perfume or toilet waters. See paragraph 2.6, 2.7 and section 3.
If you are sent a gift with a value of £40 or less, and which complies with the rules shown in paragraph 2.5, it will be free from customs duty and import VAT, but this does not include alcohol, tobacco, perfumes and toilet waters.
Customs duty becomes payable if the value of the goods is over £135 but duty is waived if the amount of duty calculated is less than £9.
There are a number of other circumstances where relief from some or all customs charges may be available. If you think your goods may be eligible for a relief you should contact the Excise and Customs Helpline on Tel 0845 010 9000 for further information.

DCI Gene Hunt

http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsP...ument#P21_2406

lozgti1

Wow

Cheers DCI

Don Clark

To add to the above it will probably end up here in the UK at ParcelForce, so the "customs" letter will come from them.

They will add an admin charge of £8.50 or £13.50 depending upon the "priority" of the mail service it was sent by.

RobsyUK

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Get the seller to say its a gift love dad.

Leslie

Thats a very useful bit of information DCI.

Les