Import Tax!

[Spinner64]

Originally Posted by chris.oldgit

on the same page lower down it says:

Tax on goods bought from a non-EU country

If you're ordering or sending goods from a non-EU country to the UK - even as a gift - you may have to pay Customs Duty, Excise Duty and Import VAT.

Please note that where the guidance below refers to 'purchased goods' it makes no difference if the goods are new or used - for example goods bought on an auction site. And it doesn't matter if you buy them for yourself or to sell on.

It does say only if it's over £18 Chris, so am i right in thinking if i keep it under that it's tax free? Would just order a couple of lures at a time if that's the case!

[chris.oldgit]

be up front, do what i did phoned customs explained what it was and value, and asked what duties would be payable should i proceed with the order, they were very helpful, cost me nought, might work with fishing tackle to,
just a phone call put my mind at rest.

mind you it does that anyway, sometimes when i dont want it to lol

[Spinner64]

Originally Posted by chris.oldgit

be up front, do what i did phoned customs explained what it was and value, and asked what duties would be payable should i proceed with the order, they were very helpful, cost me nought, might work with fishing tackle to,
just a phone call put my mind at rest.

mind you it does that anyway, sometimes when i dont want it to lol

I was thinking that Chris just to make sure i,m reading the right info, if it,s correct the lures are about half price of what i,d pay in the UK even adding in postage. I,l post info when i find out. Thanks!
Maybe Chaz will post a report when he gets his purchase from Russia lol!

[chazyboi]

defiantly ive stocked up on vodka beetroots and rig making material in anticipation of her arrival lol

[Spinner64]

Originally Posted by chris.oldgit

be up front, do what i did phoned customs explained what it was and value, and asked what duties would be payable should i proceed with the order, they were very helpful, cost me nought, might work with fishing tackle to,
just a phone call put my mind at rest.

mind you it does that anyway, sometimes when i dont want it to lol

Just been on the phone to HM Revenue and there is no charge at all if the total value of the goods is under £18 but as of Nov 1st it,s going down to £15
Thats for non EU countries!

[chris.oldgit]

simple then, order ten lots under £18, on seperate days, nowt to pay, well done.

[Spinner64]

Originally Posted by chris.oldgit

simple then, order ten lots under £18, on seperate days, nowt to pay, well done.

The bloke on the phone did suggest seperate parcels to avoid having to pay tax, they were very helpful like you said Chris. Nice one