Importing parts from abroad cost?

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sunnydays

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Hey,

Found some parts cheaper over in the USA, and tempted to buy. How ever will i get hit with UK import tax and vat making it pointless to import?

The store says I should not have to pay additional charges but im not sure how clued up they are on UK import procedures?

Any ideas guys

Thanks!
 
Imports from outside the EU has import costs regardless what the seller says, if bought as used parts then its cheaper, as per invoice
 
Any item over around £18 is subject to import tax at 20% if I recall correctly.

Ebay USA have an arrangement where import tax is paid at the time of purchase otherwise you get a request for payment to the carrier (on behalf of HMRC) when you item lands in the UK. You just have to work out how much the parts will really cost with duty and tax.
 
I believe the import duty for spare parts bought from the states is 10% plus clearance costs by the importer/courier which in the case of Fed ex will be £12.00 . But you also have to factor in VAT at 20% on the total . Although having said that I bought some items from the states and was not charged any duty only VAT +costs ,needless to say I didn't ask why.
 
sunnydays said:
Hey,

Found some parts cheaper over in the USA, and tempted to buy. How ever will i get hit with UK import tax and vat making it pointless to import?

The store says I should not have to pay additional charges but im not sure how clued up they are on UK import procedures?

Any ideas guys

Thanks!
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If the order’s over £135, you’ll usually pay 20% VAT plus possible customs duty and a courier fee. Check if the seller pre-pays UK VAT before buying. https://vatcalc.onl/
 
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