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Originally posted by Doug
is it not 17.5%

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Originally posted by Sam
VAT is obviously 17.5%, duty is dependant on what you are importing.

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Originally posted by Ryan_G1
Its the VAT you have to pay, just ask the seller if he will mark it as a gift, then you may not get charged for the import tax

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Originally posted by Jodi_the_g
have to pay import duty as well as VAT around 20% though depends on the product there is a document on customs website but its 101 pages long

but as meantioned put gift on it.

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Originally posted by gtitim
mark it as used parts or samples dept, or returns. customs not allowed to charge for second hand goods apparently as duty paid when new

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Originally posted by Sam
Joe your best best is to just ring HMCE and ask them what the rate of duty is!

I would find out for you through work but I'm not back at work until the 30th!

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Originally posted by Cosmo
When I last imported some car parts from the US the duty was around 10% so I would guess it'll be around that.

So its, 10% on the value of the item. Then 17.5% of the duty + the shiping cost + the cost of the item.

If they wont say its a gift then get them to invoice it as alot cheaper than what it cost you. Most places will be more than happy to do this for you and it'll save you a packet on VAT.

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Originally posted by sxi16vjoe

You have no idea how much that confused me

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Originally posted by nickyboy01
Customs can also value an item themselves if they think a false value has been put on the paperwork.

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Originally posted by nickyboy01
10% Duty and 17.5% Vat on top of that, plus handling fees.

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How to work out import duty

Import duty is calculated on the type of goods, their value and their country of origin.

For details about the rates of import duty applying to particular goods you can call the Tariff Classification Service on 01702 366077.

If the goods originate from countries inside the EC, no import duty is payable.

If the goods originate from outside the EC, but import duty has already been paid on them in another EC country before they reach you, no further import duty is payable.

If the goods originate from outside the EC and no import duty has been paid, you need to calculate the value of the goods. There are six calculation methods prescribed in Notice 252. If method 1 is not possible, you should move on to method 2, and if that fails use method 3, until you arrive at a value.

Link to Valuation of Imported Goods for Customs Purposes, VAT and Trade Statistics PDF

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Originally posted by nickyboy01
10% Duty and 17.5% Vat on top of that, plus handling fees.

Marking it as a gift makes no difference at all if the value is over $30 or £18. Its a federal offence to falsify customs paperwork in the USA so dont expect the shipper to help you in that respect.

Customs can also value an item themselves if they think a false value has been put on the paperwork.

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Originally posted by nickyboy01
I do when i'm at work. Yes i work for the competition (UPS)

The majority of items are 10% with antiques and limited print pieces of art being between 2-5%. Certain baby items are duty free although if combined with normal items are not.

Fooking confusing i tell thee

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