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Getting a 2nd hand/retro bit sent over from the States, would be nice to avoid VAT/duty, but not sure what the maximum limit is for a single item (ie. the declared value on the customs form)?
Also, would a 2nd hand bit get charged VAT/duty anyway?
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Posted : 14/04/2010 10:33 am
2.3 What are the limits for customs duty and import VAT?
Commercial consignments of £18 or less are free from customs duty and import VAT. For example, goods purchased over the internet with an intrinsic value not exceeding £18, will not be charged any duty or VAT but this does not include alcohol, tobacco products, perfume or toilet waters, see paragraph 2.5, 2.6 and section 3.
If you are sent a gift with a value of £40 or less, and which complies ,with the rules shown in paragraph 2.4 it will be free from customs duty and import VAT, but this does not include alcohol, tobacco, perfumes and toilet waters.
Customs duty becomes payable if the value of the goods is over £135 but duty is waived if the amount of duty calculated is less than £9.
[url= http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014&propertyType=document ]HMRC.[/url]
Posted : 14/04/2010 10:34 am
Cough/cough, 'Warranty repair'
Posted : 14/04/2010 11:25 am
Hope it doesn't go astray/damaged otherwise that'll also be the money you'll get back from the couriers as compensation....
Posted : 14/04/2010 12:32 pm