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RE: Re: [OT] US to UK - VAT/Duty




Perhaps the better option would be for your friend to list it as a
gift/birthday/christmas present, and hang onto the receipt (or send it
later)

iirc gifts aren't subject to duty...

Andy

On 07/06/2004 at 13:22 Mark McCall wrote:

>> 1: Hang onto to faulty goods
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>It went back to Sharper Image in the US (via a friends suitcase).
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>> 2: Get form C&E 1179 from the local customs office.
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>In the US?
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>> 3: Do not destroy the faulty Roomba until you have received the OK
>> from HMC&E. In principle, they have the right to inspect the
goods /
>> dispose of them themselves to make sure they are really gone.
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>See above :(
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>> 4: You WILL have to pay the duty / VAT on import of the new one,
but
>> will be able to claim it back provided you've got C&E 1179
filled in
>> an accepted OK.
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>Thanks.
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>M.
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