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Timbaland

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9th May 07 at 22:20

Hi guys.

Asked on a few forums now and still dont know what to do.

Iv seen a set of alloys i like for the Mini and they are only available in the states , So im planning on importing them across from California to Glasgow, But what i want to know is the charges i'll be subject to from customs etc. as i want to include this in the price to see if its worth it.

Thanks for any help.

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9th May 07 at 22:21

You will be charged import tax and VAT on them...

Timbaland

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9th May 07 at 22:24

Do you know how much that is?

Calculation?

koolkorsa

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9th May 07 at 22:25

I think very approximately import tax and vat make up about 1/3 of the sale price. Google it though to be sure.

Cosmo

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9th May 07 at 22:32

When I imported my alloys a few years ago....

Cost of alloys + Shipping Cost + VAT + Duty (10% of all costs mentioned already) = final price.

A way to get it lower would be to have the place you buy them from supply an invoice for a lower amount.

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9th May 07 at 22:33

Or not supply an invoice and accidently write gift on the box.

Cosmo

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9th May 07 at 22:34

quote:
Originally posted by ed
Or not supply an invoice and accidently write gift on the box.

very hard to do that these days, especially on something the size of alloys!

Timbaland

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9th May 07 at 22:38

How much is VAT?

Why would a lower ammount on the invoice make a difference?

Thanks for the help, Much better than the useless shower of homo's at HM Customs when i phoned.

Cosmo

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9th May 07 at 22:43

VAT is 17.5% of the invoice total you have to supply + the delivery charge.

So a lower invoice total would mean less VAT and duty being paid.

Timbaland

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9th May 07 at 22:50

Ah right nice one.

Cosmo

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9th May 07 at 22:53

its not a bad time to be buying from the US though with the exchange rates as they are. Try to get them to organise shipping so you pay in US dollars.

Timbaland

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9th May 07 at 22:59

They arrange the shipping anyway, i thought i might have been cheaper arranging it?

Also, Why is it good i pay in u.s dollars and how do i do that?

Ian

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9th May 07 at 23:00

Because you get a lot of dollars for your pounds.

Ben G

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9th May 07 at 23:08

was it not 2 dollars to 1 pound a little while ago

half price

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9th May 07 at 23:21

Credit card...

JadeM

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9th May 07 at 23:32

Ooooooh new wheels

Any pics?

Timbaland

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9th May 07 at 23:35

Okay, there ordered but if it goes wrong i blame all of you.

Timbaland

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9th May 07 at 23:37

quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
Ooooooh new wheels Any pics?

JadeM

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9th May 07 at 23:39

quote:
Originally posted by Timbaland

quote:
Originally posted by JadeM
Ooooooh new wheels Any pics?

How soon will you get them? Remember to post some piccies

Ben G

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9th May 07 at 23:41

are those 18''?

Timbaland

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9th May 07 at 23:44

Iv to call him back tomorrow cos he has to order them for the Mini, But around 6 weeks. Its not cheap calling the states btw.lol

Yeah, 18's.

Mark330d

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10th May 07 at 00:35

pimping john, next mod lowering kit

Ben D

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10th May 07 at 02:25

They are Very

Are wheels much cheaper in the US rather than here?

usually seems everything is cheaper there

Timbaland

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10th May 07 at 15:22

Lol, If i told you how much those were then you wouldnt beleive me but you get them ALOT cheaper over there that here.

There 18's is like our 15's. We get 15's cheaper cos there unwanted and not that big a deal.

Over there they put 22's on there day to day cars.

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