Mark T
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Someone here probably knows for sure, but it looks as though you may have to pay VAT @ 17.5% plus an import duty of 12%...
It may be worth checking here:
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channels...ent&id=HMCE_PROD_009989&propertyType=document
Or just keeping your fingers crossed!!
It may be worth checking here:
http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channels...ent&id=HMCE_PROD_009989&propertyType=document
Or just keeping your fingers crossed!!
Dahoum
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Thunder
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If the import duty is 12% then the calculation is:
972 x 12% = 116.64
972 + 116.64 * 17.5% = 190.51
190.51 + 116.64 = 370.15 import duty and vat
At current exchange rates thats about £185 plus you will have to pay the couriers a handling fee of about £12 for doing the paperwork and passing the money to the Revenooo.
972 x 12% = 116.64
972 + 116.64 * 17.5% = 190.51
190.51 + 116.64 = 370.15 import duty and vat
At current exchange rates thats about £185 plus you will have to pay the couriers a handling fee of about £12 for doing the paperwork and passing the money to the Revenooo.
Thunder
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lucky dip' always say no invoice in box and mark as a present/gift.
i import goods every month from usa and sometimes i get import tax plus UPS broker fee
Aerostitch won't falsify the shipping documentation or leave out an invoice, smaller companies will but it's a federal offence to do so.
Aerostitch won't falsify the shipping documentation or leave out an invoice, smaller companies will but it's a federal offence to do so.
barstewards
no accounting for taste I suppose
Oi! That's the same as mine!
Reckon Kev's just copying me...
The only sad thing is my bike and my 'Stich match. Unintentional, but just looks w-a-y too coordinated.
Deleted account W
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Minimum of six weeks delivery time
Import taxes
Have you got a relative,or friend with a U.S.address? they could ship a gift.
paintman.
Have you got a relative,or friend with a U.S.address? they could ship a gift.
paintman.
Boon
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Try looking for import codes isuued by customs and excise that cover 'protective equipment' or 'lifesaving apparatus' and be creative
i imported some radio gear from canada, it was marine stuff ,so i found out that if it was lifesaving apparatus then theres a code that allows you to import it w/o paying import duty,but never had to use it as my stuff wasnt stopped, might be worth a try
i imported some radio gear from canada, it was marine stuff ,so i found out that if it was lifesaving apparatus then theres a code that allows you to import it w/o paying import duty,but never had to use it as my stuff wasnt stopped, might be worth a try
import tax .. just a thought.. ask Aerostitch for their tarriff code number, if they export then US fed should have an allocated number so by using/quoting when goods arrive any handler can check and assign the correct % of levied duty
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I have just bought a Thunderheader exhaust for my Harley from USA. Got the guy to mark the value at $250 . Delivered by Parcel Force. Total to pay before I collected which included vat, import and handling charge was £48
Stumpy
from USA. Got the guy to mark the value at $250 . Delivered by Parcel Force. Total to pay before I collected which included vat, import and handling charge was £48Stumpy
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I had to pay duty on mine last year, but I'm sure it was around £100 including Parcelforce handling fee. I didn't do anything sensible like keep receipts or anything.
It'll be worth the wait, Mr Whatton! What extras did you get to bump the price up? Mine was $790 (I think).
It'll be worth the wait, Mr Whatton! What extras did you get to bump the price up? Mine was $790 (I think).
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$50 to have the suit altered to suit my stumpy little legs
$20 left sleeve window pocket
$30 hip pads
$60 back pad
$65 shipping
Alan1963
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I imported some ski boots from the US - can't see why the duty rate would so different. VAT and 4% duty. But the buggers charge you the VAT and duty on your postage fee too
steveb
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I think I was lucky...
Well this will probably pee off most of the people who have written to this thread.
I ordered a Roadcrafter 1 piece on 4 June (grey and black)... it arrived on 15 June... (it was a stock suit with no alterations)
...and there were no additional costs. I'd thought I would be hit for all sorts of costs (import duty, Parcelforce, VAT etc). But, none of the sort. It was just there in its box when I got home with no additional charges.
And it is absolutely great - a bit stiff at first but still very comfortable. And so easy to get in and out of. Fantastic stuff.
Anyone buying one should go with what they recommend re size - I thought they were sending me something way to big (a 42L - seemed big for someone six foot and 12 stone...) but it fits brilliantly. Anything smaller would have been too tight.
So there we go... I guess I was very lucky about the lack of additional costs...
Great bit of kit...
Steve
Well this will probably pee off most of the people who have written to this thread.
I ordered a Roadcrafter 1 piece on 4 June (grey and black)... it arrived on 15 June... (it was a stock suit with no alterations)
...and there were no additional costs. I'd thought I would be hit for all sorts of costs (import duty, Parcelforce, VAT etc). But, none of the sort. It was just there in its box when I got home with no additional charges.
And it is absolutely great - a bit stiff at first but still very comfortable. And so easy to get in and out of. Fantastic stuff.
Anyone buying one should go with what they recommend re size - I thought they were sending me something way to big (a 42L - seemed big for someone six foot and 12 stone...) but it fits brilliantly. Anything smaller would have been too tight.
So there we go... I guess I was very lucky about the lack of additional costs...
Great bit of kit...
Steve
Nah, not luck mate, there's still time for Revenue and Customs to come after you, they have been known to take months. But you might be lucky.
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