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Re: [OT] Import Taxes


  • Subject: Re: [OT] Import Taxes
  • From: "ianh1000" <ianh1000@xxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2005 21:52:44 -0000



Mark, you sound like you have a fresh burn here!  Is it not true=20
that if it is low value ( less than =A318) then there is no duty?

I guess it depends on what we call low value!

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, "Mark Harrison (Groups)"
<mph@a...>=20
wrote:
>
> On Mon, 2005-10-17 at 20:39 +0000, darren_karp2001 wrote:
> >=20
> > I'm thinking about importing some kit from the USA which will
be=20
> > shipped via UPS. Do I have to pay duty and tax on low value=20
items?
> >=20
>=20
> Yes, you only have a "no duty / VAT" allowance on stuff you
bring=20
in
> personally - ie WITH YOU.
>=20
> It is a complete scam, you will normally get charged:
>=20
> - Import Duty on the goods
> - Import Duty on the SHIPPING
> - A =C2=A310 "customs clearance fee" from your courier
> - VAT on ALL OF THE ABOVE
>=20
> M.
>







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