importing parts from usa

[s2martyn]

does anyone know if imported parts from 034 are subject to import duty and vat?also if they are what are the costs involved?abviously 17.5% vat or not?and the duty....i ordered gt35,spec clutch and injectors....was just a thought as these are due to arrive shortly

[Jamo]

Yes they are unfortunately. Look at the goverment website. It goes on the value of the package marked on it.

I order via Axis Motorsport rather than 034 directly, I always have had a better service especially on delivery.

[Ross]

I asked Javad to mark the value down on mine... he did so to $400 and I paid up £55 in duty. I'm afraid Gordon Brown wants his share every time.
Cheers
Ross

[Jamo]

Foc

[HPmuirt]

Well I paid no duty on my last buy legally as well

Go on then - on a public forum, tell us how you did that legally

Cheers n

Si

[Rusty]

I got stung for duty and the shipper also charges to pay this for you That was as much as teh VAT!!!!!!!

[Lloyd]

People can send gifts from the US without incurring tax. Can't they?

[Jamo]

Go on then - on a public forum, tell us how you did that legally

Cheers n

Si

Got lucky

[Flat on my back]

No...

The value of the gift is set at a very low level...and if they see this on a box of heavy stuff they are likely to investigate.

[GazzaG60]

after going to Gatebil last week id try and hook up some of our EU friends.

otherwise try paul at the boost factory.

easy answer is its best to pay a little than to risk being sent a big bill through winging it.

[s2martyn]

thanks for the info guys...found this out earlier when fed-ex called to say they had my goods and relieved me of £315.96...wish i had known before hand!!

[terrybullwon]

Warranty repair part. FOC.

I' intend to give Fat gordon as little of my money as i can. Like Jamo i use Axismotor sports, a great service!

[AndyP]

thanks for the info guys...found this out earlier when fed-ex called to say they had my goods and relieved me of £315.96...wish i had known before hand!!

Yee gods man, how much did you spend?

[s2martyn]

about £1500...gt3582r,spec stage 6 clutch,5x 60lb injectors and hks mushroom filter...plus shipping....and with the £315 for tax i probably could hav got them here just as cheap and not had to wait 2 months

[Jamo]

Full value was put on the parcel then, that's about 20% you've been charged including the vendor fee.

Moral of the story, use the forum sponsor Axis Motorsport!