[Closed] Do you pay import duty on a second hand frame from the US

[b]3.2 Is duty charged on used goods?[/b]

Used goods are still liable to the same duty and VAT charges as if they were new. However, this may vary depending on their age and condition.

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So basically yes.

Oh yes, never again......

What a bummer.Won't be buying that frame then. 🙁

Get the seller to mark as a gift .

'Gift' doesn't work

Marking the value as lower than £50 on the customs declaration would eliminate the possibility of paying duty. T'is fraud if incorrect though.

Secondhand goods in UK aren't subject to VAT because they have already paid it. Non-EU goods are subject to VAT at point of entry to EU.

Don't forget import duty is also charged on the shipping cost.