Import Tax
21 February 2012, 08:22 PM
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Import Tax
Hello Hello,
I'd been advised when ordering from the US to ask for items to be sent as a "gift" and that a well-known US company would happily do so. So i emailed them waiting to send £600 only to be told they cannot do this as they are a business
. They've said though they could devalue the items, i take it this means i WILL get taxed but only a % of the value inside......
Anyone had any large value items imported and had the dreaded import tax?
I'd been advised when ordering from the US to ask for items to be sent as a "gift" and that a well-known US company would happily do so. So i emailed them waiting to send £600 only to be told they cannot do this as they are a business
. They've said though they could devalue the items, i take it this means i WILL get taxed but only a % of the value inside......Anyone had any large value items imported and had the dreaded import tax?
21 February 2012, 08:28 PM
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Hello Hello,
I'd been advised when ordering from the US to ask for items to be sent as a "gift" and that a well-known US company would happily do so. So i emailed them waiting to send £600 only to be told they cannot do this as they are a business. They've said though they could devalue the items, i take it this means i WILL get taxed but only a % of the value inside......
Anyone had any large value items imported and had the dreaded import tax?
I'd been advised when ordering from the US to ask for items to be sent as a "gift" and that a well-known US company would happily do so. So i emailed them waiting to send £600 only to be told they cannot do this as they are a business
. They've said though they could devalue the items, i take it this means i WILL get taxed but only a % of the value inside......Anyone had any large value items imported and had the dreaded import tax?
21 February 2012, 08:38 PM
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Putting Gift when sent from a company is a bad idea. You stand a chance of getting charged less this end if its de-valued but they can research value and clobber you.
Remember its the receiver (you) who is responsible for what the sender puts on the customs declaration. If this information is false you not only stand to lose the goods by may face criminal charges.
Best bet is de-value but don't take the p!ss.
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21 February 2012, 09:02 PM
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You're looking at around £100-£150 possibly more, I import stuff all the time from the US. The "gift" decleration thing won't work.
21 February 2012, 09:55 PM
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non what so ever , most businesses have accounts with shipping companys for revenue to be collected so it may make it stand out from the masses of parcels at the bonded warehouse more.
22 February 2012, 07:51 AM
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I'm not sure I would be asking or explaining how to defraud customs and excise on a public forum! 
These guys carry more weight than MI5!! Lol
These guys carry more weight than MI5!! Lol
22 February 2012, 11:05 AM
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22 February 2012, 11:23 AM
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I bet the import taxes in Romania are far cheaper than here but it worth considering if there postal service is corrupt and you risk having your good being stolen. If using countys like this or Italy which is a nightmare to use UPS or FEDEX instead of the national postal service.
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