AK
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anyone know off hand import tax rates in the UK for goods coming from the US and Aus?
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John
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http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageVAT_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_001454&propertyType=document
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AK
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If you buy goods online from a country outside the European Union, for instance the USA, Canada, China, Australia
You will be charged:
Customs duty if the amount of duty is €10 (£7)* or over
Import VAT if the value of the goods is €22 (£18)* and over
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AK
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3.1 How are customs charges calculated?
Charges are raised by Customs staff at the postal depots where the packages are received. However, in some cases special arrangements are in place for goods purchased on the internet (see paragraph 3.4 below).
The amount of customs charges payable will depend on the type of goods imported and the value (converted using the rates of exchange for the month of importation as shown on the HMRC website) stated on the customs declaration (CN22/CN23):
Customs duty - this is usually charged as a percentage of the value. The percentage varies depending on the type of goods and their country of origin. Duty is charged on the price paid for the goods including any local sales taxes plus postage, packing and insurance costs. However, postage is excluded from the calculation for duty on gifts sent by post except for Express Mail Service (EMS).
Where the value of gifts is below £290 per consignment a flat rate of duty of 3.5% will be applied, but only if it is to your advantage.
Note: Customs duty will be waived if the amount is less than £7.
Excise duty - this is charged on alcohol and tobacco products and is additional to customs duty. The excise duty on wines and spirits depends on the alcohol content and whether wine is sparkling or still. Duty on cigarettes is based on the percentage of the recommended retail selling price combined with a quantity charge. On other tobacco products eg cigars or hand rolling tobacco, it is charged on the net weight.
Value Added Tax (VAT) - Import VAT is charged at the same rate that applies to similar goods sold in the UK. The value of the goods for import VAT is based on the value for customs duty plus any import duties charged.
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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clear as mud....
we have a letter for £37.86 customs due, but unsure on which of two items its for 
One at £700+ or £60
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AK
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£24 customs and a £13 'handling'' fee
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Cosmo
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When I last imported something from the US it was 10% of the item value, then got charged VAT on cost of item + shipping + duty.
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John
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Registered: 30th Jun 03
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The handling fees piss me off more than the scummy government.
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AK
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Registered: 5th Jul 00
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so....
£5+ £62 = £67 (vat = £11.75)
so... around 17quid
feck... that could be for the cheap item as those were rough guess figures above
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