customs/vat costs on engine parts?
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customs/vat costs on engine parts?
looking at buying some engine parts from the states as the exchange is so good,does anyone know what the vat and customs charges are set at ie is it a percentage of the value of the goods or a flat rate Thanks in advance,David
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You wiill have to pay approximately 21% of the invoice value inclusive of delivery charge so budget for that. Sometimes an odd package will slip through but generally, some companies want payment of customs invoice before they will deliver. Others want payment on delivery and some send a bill six weeks after the consignment is received and you are miffed at receiving it after you have worked out what it is for.
If you can avoid someone that will have Parcel Force delivering at this end, that is a good move.
If you can avoid someone that will have Parcel Force delivering at this end, that is a good move.
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Can I hi-jack for a minute, as I'm planning on doing similar, but still playing with the costs:
Anyone have any rough ball park figures of shipping costs from the US to the UK, for say, a gearbox, flywheel and clutch?
And whos the best courrier to use? (UPS/FedEx/DHL etc)
Anyone have any rough ball park figures of shipping costs from the US to the UK, for say, a gearbox, flywheel and clutch?
And whos the best courrier to use? (UPS/FedEx/DHL etc)
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The purchase price will be cheaper, but once you add on the import duty ( dont assume you'll get away with it as hardly anything gets through now, and a legit company wont mark it as a gift ! ) , couriers handling charge ( up to another £20 ) and shipping costs if its something heavy, then the price wont be that much different.
Plus, if theres a problem with it, you'll have to post it back to the USA.
Personally, I'd say its worth it if you are buying small light parts that wont cost much to post, but heavier engine parts, then for the small amount extra you'll pay ( and not having to wait ages for it to arrive ) I'd just order one in the UK instead.
Plus, if theres a problem with it, you'll have to post it back to the USA.
Personally, I'd say its worth it if you are buying small light parts that wont cost much to post, but heavier engine parts, then for the small amount extra you'll pay ( and not having to wait ages for it to arrive ) I'd just order one in the UK instead.
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