Almeida1234 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hey gang This might be in the wrong section But can someone tell me what sort of percentage will UK CUSTOMS will charge if you import stuff from US? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 20% vat and 3.5% import tax. Plus £8 Admin to Royal Mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafsZed Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 How about from Taiwan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 There is a tax and customs calculator on the inland revenue website, google it. I actually thought it was 4.5% for car parts, but could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricey Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Basically enough to make it utterly worthless importing anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almeida1234 Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Mmm yeah bloody Nora, it all adds up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexx Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 As a rough guide, whatever something in the US costs in dollars is what it'll cost in pounds by the time you add on taxes and shipping. Sometimes you get lucky and customs don't hold your parcel. But most of the time you're screwed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmck13 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Yep, yet again there's no such thing as a free lunch, bought a few things from the states. As said convert dollars into pounds for a ball park figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleR Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 As a rough guide, whatever something in the US costs in dollars is what it'll cost in pounds by the time you add on taxes and shipping. Sometimes you get lucky and customs don't hold your parcel. But most of the time you're screwed. I was about to say the same thing. If something is $1000, by the time you ship it here and pay all the charges, it'll cost you £1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It depends what you import as different items have different levels of tax. Camera parts I believe are 0%, but most car parts I've ever looked at are 3%. Remember that the 23% VAT + Import Duty is on the total cost of the product + delivery and insurance! It does usually work out cheaper, but if you needed to return anything then you'd lose any money you saved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floydbax Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Often helps if you can get the supplier to mark the goods as 'Trade or Test Samples' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon Chris Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It depends what you import as different items have different levels of tax. Camera parts I believe are 0%, but most car parts I've ever looked at are 3%. Remember that the 23% VAT + Import Duty is on the total cost of the product + delivery and insurance! It does usually work out cheaper, but if you needed to return anything then you'd lose any money you saved. I've never tried it but if you return something the rules say you can claim the tax charge back again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r37 Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It depends what you import as different items have different levels of tax. Camera parts I believe are 0%, but most car parts I've ever looked at are 3%. Remember that the 23% VAT + Import Duty is on the total cost of the product + delivery and insurance! It does usually work out cheaper, but if you needed to return anything then you'd lose any money you saved. I've never tried it but if you return something the rules say you can claim the tax charge back again. Provided its imported under IPR with the correct CPC code (i do this for a living) Everything has a set percentage, usually 5% 10% or 15% + VAT. Shipping charges should not be included in the duties + taxes as its not something you could "sell on". There are ways of avoiding the charges but you need a very understanding supplier and run the risk of bieng prosecuted. As mentioned royal mail charge £8 for handling this for you. Most other companies will charge either a £15 flat fee or a percentage of the duties payable (some charge 2.5%, so a $4000 supercharger kit might cost you around £80 + VAT + Import duty. to clear through. As others have said, You pay in sterling what it costs you in dollars as a rough guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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