Import Tax's?

[sera_beetle]

I am thinking of buying something off eBay (from the states) its just under $300

Does anyone know roughly how much import tax and customs stuff do i have to pay ?

Any ideas i would be most grateful

tim

[LimeyMk1]

Import tax is 2% for car parts from the USA, then you've got 17.5% VAT on top of all that.

If the senders nice he/she will put a reduced value on the customs form and you won't have to pay as much! (Who said that! Not me!!)

Chris

[Roytoner]

Just now got a kit sent over from the US. cost $ 324.99 to buy and just got a bill

from Customs for £114.41. :!Removed!:

the total cost of the kit + shipping was $1,023.99

It breaks down like this..

Customs Duties... ( Air Imports )... £13.65

Customs VAT.......( ********* )....£88.26

Deferment Fee..............................£12.50

Hope this helps.

Paul

Edited October 22, 2004 by Roytoner

[sera_beetle]

Just now got a kit sent over from the US. cost $ 324.99 to buy and just got a bill

from Customs for £114.41. :!Removed!:

the total cost of the kit + shipping was $1,023.99

Ouch thats the sort ofthing i dont want to be hit with

THanks for the info guys

Tim

I might have to have that one click accident anyway :D

[Karma Supra]

I'm not sure how it works out, but a bit back I ordered the clear fronts and sides for my supra, as nobody supplies them over here...

they endud up being a bit over £60... when the delivery arived I had to pay another £30 FED EX!!!! :ffs:

[jaxx]

as a 'worst case scenario' i add 25% to the final fee (including shipping) and then work with that on what i have to pay

wroking deals and *carf labelling with a lower value always then comes across as a bonus

you really have to work with your conterpart in the states and see if theyll help you out

[Bibbs]

Or if it's a "warrantee replacement" .. surely the value is £0 ;)

[jaxx]

ah good thinking

labelled as '2nd hand car parts' also with them removed from original packaging and a sight dusting of oil on them if customs decide to have a looksie