Importing from the us

snap

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Hi
This has probably been asked loads of time so sorry
Im looking to import a £200 item from the USA
What can i expect to pay in taxes etc

Thanks
Have a great night

Posted : 31/12/2016 5:19 pm

Dibbs

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The last time I looked (a few years ago) there was different duty rates for different types of goods (I think bike parts were something like 5% at the time).
Can't you get someone to send it to you as a "gift"?

Posted : 31/12/2016 5:22 pm

snap

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Sadly NO , I'm importing from JENSON usa
Thanks any way

Posted : 31/12/2016 5:27 pm

Dibbs

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The fees will also depend on who they choose to send the item, one time I was charged something like £20 duty but the carrier (I think it was FedEx) also charged me around £20 for the fact that they dealt with the duty.

Posted : 31/12/2016 5:35 pm

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Can't you get someone to send it to you as a "gift"

Gift limit is £16 anyway

Posted : 31/12/2016 5:38 pm

Blazin-saddles

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import duty at around 5% on item cost AND postage + handling fee + VAT.

Posted : 31/12/2016 5:39 pm

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