rothers2901 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Adice please. i want to buy some mud flaps from america forr an Audi A5 at a cost of £53 + £9 postage. what if any taxes or duties would ibe liable for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have brought several items from abroad including America and it's a bit of a lottery, mostly I haven't had to pay extra but a couple of times I have had to pay to collect a couple of items, both times it was only a few quid though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Depends on how it's sent if its USPS you'll have tax on the goods value and delivery value at 20%. ParcelForce charge about £15 just for handling the package. If its DHL you won't have the £15 handling fee but will still may pay tax. Say £12-27 on top of your current total as a guide. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Cheers Ian for that info as last week I was enquiring about prices/costs with the company in America about purchasing some goods. This has answered a few things for sure. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brillomaster Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 give this site a go, used it when i considered importing and exhaust from the states. http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmc Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Picked up my Nardi handbrake handle from parcelforce today. Cost was roughly the same as what your looking to order and had to pay vat and parcelforce charge of £8 total added to order was £20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Here you go:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have brought several items from abroad including America and it's a bit of a lottery, mostly I haven't had to pay extra but a couple of times I have had to pay to collect a couple of items, both times it was only a few quid though.... Agreed, Caroline buys loads of stuff for her crafting hobby from The States, some $200 plus some $10 or less. She's been hit a couple of times £11 to pay on the last item but mainly pays nothing. Most sellers from the U.S will not send items with an invoice as a "gift". Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumping350 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 the postman said to me that they open around 1 in 8 parcels or ones that brings itself to there attention so is really down to luck of the straw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Picked up my Nardi handbrake handle from parcelforce today. Cost was roughly the same as what your looking to order and had to pay vat and parcelforce charge of £8 total added to order was £20 That was the last thing i got from the states, the first got no charge (wasso has that now) 2nd had to stump up £15 extra i think.... Both from CowdersCustoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 If the price of the part is less than £135 then no duty is charged. You will still have to pay VAT @20% (On the item and delivery charge) and probably the Royal Mail handling fee which is £8 IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetSet Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 If the price of the part is less than £135 then no duty is charged. You will still have to pay VAT @20% (On the item and delivery charge) and probably the Royal Mail handling fee which is £8 IIRC. That's right, there is a mere £15 allowance before items are subject to VAT. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Just add 25% to the total cost (including shipping) on anything you order and you won't be far wrong. It is a bit of a lottery, but if you work on that figure then anything you pay less is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choptop Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Just make sure the person you order from is reliable. :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillywig2 Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 I've ordered from the U.S. before and had to pay the handling charges from Parcel Force. I can't understand these charges as I've already paid for the postage to my address, why should you have to pay again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Because you're paying for PF to handle the paying of tax and VAT for you, and it's a lot cheaper and less hassle than doing it yourself direct with HMRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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