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Importing??
MartyC:
The main problem is that Customs rely on the info given to them by Parcelfarce and as we konw they can just about add up 2 + 2. I'd check the values, remembering to convert them to Sterling from Dollars which is Parcelfarce's usual mistake, check that their calculations are right, then if they are wrong go back to Customs and give them all the details and also remember to emphasise that they are childrens bicycle parts. If Parcelfarce got it wrong then you are entitled to a refund on the difference, I would also hit Parcelfarce with an invoice for the recovery of any costs you incurred from them as they have no right to recover costs from you as being the recipient you have no contract with them.
I think Moose had a really good thread on this subject before, would be worth trying to search for it :daumenhoch:.
Moose:
--- Quote from: Dhillon on October 13, 2007, 09:28 AM ---Cheers for the info and feedback guys :)
Yesterday got shafterd by yours truly, HM Customs for £87.00 :'( and Royal mail to the tune of £39.54p (Even though the tosser's have been on strike all week!! :2gunsfiring_v1:).
Royal mail take's the pixx, and they have the cheek to charge me £40 quid for a piece of paper!!.
I'm using smoke signal's as my way of communication from now!!
From a very fuxxed off chappie,
rant :rant:
Dhillon :Great_Britain:
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Fook me!! £40 charge from Royal Mail?? How did they work that one out, sounds way off mark. Give them a call and get them to explain (although my experience of them is more than useless) ::)
I went to pick up a parcel yesterday - paid £21 (as expected), but overheard one of ParcelFarce's finest telling another customer he had no idea why he was being charged? Being a know-it-all motherfooker as I am, I (along with another customer) proceeded to explain the in's and out's of import Tax/VAT/Royal Mail Charges to the member of staff and this other customer.
Royal Mail & Parcel Force need to get their act together and start training their staff to understand why (and what for) they are taking payments from customers :idiot2:
Dhillon:
--- Quote from: Moose on October 14, 2007, 05:08 PM ---
--- Quote from: Dhillon on October 13, 2007, 09:28 AM ---Cheers for the info and feedback guys :)
Yesterday got shafterd by yours truly, HM Customs for £87.00 :'( and Royal mail to the tune of £39.54p (Even though the tosser's have been on strike all week!! :2gunsfiring_v1:).
Royal mail take's the pixx, and they have the cheek to charge me £40 quid for a piece of paper!!.
I'm using smoke signal's as my way of communication from now!!
From a very fuxxed off chappie,
rant :rant:
Dhillon :Great_Britain:
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Fook me!! £40 charge from Royal Mail?? How did they work that one out, sounds way off mark. Give them a call and get them to explain (although my experience of them is more than useless) ::)
I went to pick up a parcel yesterday - paid £21 (as expected), but overheard one of ParcelFarce's finest telling another customer he had no idea why he was being charged? Being a know-it-all motherfooker as I am, I (along with another customer) proceeded to explain the in's and out's of import Tax/VAT/Royal Mail Charges to the member of staff and this other customer.
Royal Mail & Parcel Force need to get their act together and start training their staff to understand why (and what for) they are taking payments from customers :idiot2:
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£40 quid, breakdown from Post Man Pat and his CREW was the following - £27.63 for duty and £12 odd quid for "insurance" and "delivery" and to repackage my item (apparently package was opened by HM CUSTOMS).
I spoke to the local tax office and they have now told me they have a DEDICATED team of INVESTIGATOR'S :police: (more like tossers) who routinely open parcels and check the item's to ensure there is NO FOUL PLAY or to PUT IT BLUNTLY, NO DOPE OR SHXT being smuggled in. :Aresehole:
Can't believe I GET CHARGED by ROYAL-MAIL to REPACKAGE my goods. :wtf:
I asked my local postie yesterday, and HE SAID - THE ROYALMAIL HAVE A OPEN POLICY TO CHARGE WHATEVER THEY LIKE. THERE IS NOTHING WRITTEN IN STONE to confirm charges/prices etc etc!! And it's down to the discretion of the office.
Anyways, that's my rant for the month over with!! :rant:
Dhillon :Great_Britain:
Moose:
Was this the breakdown of charges?
£87.00 VAT
£27.63 Import Duty
£12 odd quid
If it was, Royal Mail only get the £12 - it's the government that have taken roughly 17.5% VAT and about 5% Import Tax.
The way I see it is you're paying Royal Mail the £12 as they pay the money to Customs and then get it back off you (their charge for shuffling non-existant money around) ::)
Was the value of your item £500 ($1000)? If it was, that amount of duty is about spot on.
Dhillon:
--- Quote from: Moose on October 14, 2007, 06:08 PM ---Was this the breakdown of charges?
£87.00 VAT
£27.63 Import Duty
£12 odd quid
If it was, Royal Mail only get the £12 - it's the government that have taken roughly 17.5% VAT and about 5% Import Tax.
The way I see it is you're paying Royal Mail the £12 as they pay the money to Customs and then get it back off you (their charge for shuffling non-existant money around) ::)
Was the value of your item £500 ($1000)? If it was, that amount of duty is about spot on.
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Cheers for that Moose. your insight has been very helpful and kindda made me look on the bright side!!
Value was just under £500 squid mate.
Was on the verge of 'lamping' the postie tomorrow morning!! :knuppel2:
I've been promised some hardcore info. from Customs in the next few days about the rate of duty on bikes/parts etc. and will post up for ALL to see.
Cheers
Dhillon :Great_Britain:
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