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Offline floyd fan

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« on: February 25, 2007, 21:48:52 »
I've just bought a chainsaw from ebay in the states. Does any one know about import duty etc. I was going to ask the guy to send it as second hand machine parts because I think i read somewhere that you dont pay duty on second hand stuff only new. I know I would still have to pay the VAT though.
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« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2007, 21:56:16 »
the company i used to work for imported second hand equipment from the states and we paid duty on that so i assume you would on the saw :?
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2007, 21:57:25 »
You take your chances really.  You may be liable for duty & vat but plenty of people seem to manage to avoid it.  If you search around the Customs & Excise site you'll find the exact details of what duty is payable on which items.
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« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2007, 22:01:22 »
Gifts or sample goods get through without duty. But supposedly they're quite good at working out who's having 'em on.
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« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2007, 22:07:36 »
Its just anoying having to pay two taxes for the same thing.
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« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2007, 07:17:04 »
I think you have to add on about 22% to cover import taxes, duties etc....but don't quote me on that one.
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« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2007, 19:21:17 »
You might be able to recover the US purchase tax, not sure though.

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« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2007, 20:55:33 »
I got a winch motor from the States shipping was £50 but I was never charged duty or VAT here nor paid PT in the States so
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