Shipping from the US to the UK

Having bought motorcycle parts from US of A, if you find a seller that manages the duty at their end, then it makes life easier, and you know exactly upfront what you are paying.
 
Just think, before too long we will be able to enjoy similar rip-offs from the EU. 20% mark up on VAT and the PO charge for the pleasure of getting it and delivery, ain't the world a wonderful place. On e that is in place may be a good time to flog my G scale and go Gauge 3, been pondering this for years.
 
dunnyrail said:
Just think, before too long we will be able to enjoy similar rip-offs from the EU. 20% mark up on VAT and the PO charge for the pleasure of getting it and delivery, ain't the world a wonderful place. On e that is in place may be a good time to flog my G scale and go Gauge 3, been pondering this for years.
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But the EU should be selling them duty free, and if the sellers are smart, will manage duty before shipping meaning the PO (and others) will not have a handling charge.
 
Well, if it's gauge 3 you want to go with remember - never mind the VAT trade offs, import tax rates and handling fees feel the GRSVAT :D Max
 
dunnyrail said:
Just think, before too long we will be able to enjoy similar rip-offs from the EU. 20% mark up on VAT and the PO charge for the pleasure of getting it and delivery, ain't the world a wonderful place. On e that is in place may be a good time to flog my G scale and go Gauge 3, been pondering this for years.
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No, only where the VAT rates aren't harmonized.

The good ole' US of A doesn't indulge in Value Added Tax - that's why HMRC feels duty bound to interfere :nerd::nerd:
 
JimmyB said:
My decals arrived today from USA, and due to nice packaging (discrete envelope) no duty :)
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Ah I believe that paperwork including books and perhaps DVD’s are not susceptible to the import tariffs. There is also a value exemption which is either £20 or £30 quid I believe.
 
Hi gents,
i m new to this forum but have been involved in n gauge for about 6 years and I used to buy second hand trains from a guy I met on the japanese forum and have also bought a couple of trams from a dealer,I can confirm that it is almost a certainty you will pay customs and 20% tax,as has already been pointed out the USA don’t impose vat so we have to pay it and it’s the same for any country that does nt pay tax unfortunately.
just my experience gents,
paul
 
Only way to avoid charges is to fly over and bring it back if you are within the weight limit. You are allowed to bring back £390 worth of goods without having to pay tax or duty. So depending on the exchange rate you can bring back $500-550 worth of stuff each trip. Or buy more and face the risk of a fine on top of the charges if they stop you at customs!
 
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