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buying from the states
GavinKent:
I'm just about to order a frame from the USA - about $100 or so - if I get collared, how much I'm I likely to have to pay??
moanjam:
--- Quote from: GavinKent on March 23, 2009, 07:44 PM ---I'm just about to order a frame from the USA - about $100 or so - if I get collared, how much I'm I likely to have to pay??
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15% vat on your $100 and an £8 handeling charge from parcelforce if you pay online they will deliver next day for no extra charge or if your close to depot you can collect and pay cash
Mr Nice:
--- Quote from: GavinKent on March 23, 2009, 07:44 PM ---I'm just about to order a frame from the USA - about $100 or so - if I get collared, how much I'm I likely to have to pay??
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I don't think you should get charged if it's a personal import cos that is up £120(that includes shipping and insurance)
But if you do get charged ie total cost more than £120 or £36 if marked as gift it would be 14% duty 15% VAT + couriers handling charge usally about £10 hope that makes sense?
Glynnyboy:
It's bad enough getting stung but it seems some of us alately are getting stung for larger amounts just because customs know they can get away with it. It seems if you know how to work it out and you have been charged too much you can get it back. It looks like mr nice has looked into it a bit.
Maybe a stickie of the charges and reasons/weights for them could be made. Then the number to ring. It would make it a lot easier for us to work it out and be sure before we wasted more money getting through to the right department just to fooked off before the end of the call.
A sort of numpty's guide for guys like myself that haven't a clue why and what :idiot2: :) Just a thought cause it looks like it could be useful instead of just bitchin all the time when we get stung.
stfc:
--- Quote from: Mr Nice on March 23, 2009, 08:21 PM ---
--- Quote from: GavinKent on March 23, 2009, 07:44 PM ---I'm just about to order a frame from the USA - about $100 or so - if I get collared, how much I'm I likely to have to pay??
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I don't think you should get charged if it's a personal import cos that is up £120(that includes shipping and insurance)
But if you do get charged ie total cost more than £120 or £36 if marked as gift it would be 14% duty 15% VAT + couriers handling charge usally about £10 hope that makes sense?
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they are certainly checking and opening all largish consignments, i have been stung on a frame and fork set a few weeks ago, you will be charged 8 pounds by the courier this is as stated by the customs office plus VAT@ 15 %, you will not get charged 14% duty!, you may be lucky and get away with it but i very much doubt it.....
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