does anybody know?

markscarlet · 14th July 2008, 19:37

hi does anybody know i live in uk ,im looking at buying a rebreather from abroad its second hand how do i import it into the uk and do i have to pay any import tax on it even though the unit is second hand i think about 2yrs old thankyou to anyone who can help bye mark

colinicky · 14th July 2008, 20:11

That would depend on were abroad we are talking about ?

andrewh · 15th July 2008, 10:53

If it originates from within the EU, no.

If it comes from outside the EU you will be liable for VAT and import duty based on the value of the goods. This value is taken from the customs declaration which the sender completes and attaches to the parcel.

VAT is 17.5% and import duty varies but should be less than 4% (I think). The carrier will also charge an admin fee for dealing with the import (UPS charges £11).

Hope that helps!

lizardland · 15th July 2008, 12:05

Depending on where you are importing it from, it may be cheaper to go and collect it yourself. I did that with my CK, return flight to Cyprus and a night in a hotel were less than shipping costs, even including a mezze and a bottle of wine

Although with the cost of av-gas and excess baggage that may no longer be an option.

It was however the longest ten minutes of my life, standing in the luggage hall waiting for a big, black (uninsured) box to appear on the conveyor belt.

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colinicky RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: uk Posts: 682	Re: does anybody know? That would depend on were abroad we are talking about ? __________________ Colin I trust my rebreather completely , I just don't trust the user onwards & downwards
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andrewh Store Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: London Posts: 0	Re: does anybody know? If it originates from within the EU, no. If it comes from outside the EU you will be liable for VAT and import duty based on the value of the goods. This value is taken from the customs declaration which the sender completes and attaches to the parcel. VAT is 17.5% and import duty varies but should be less than 4% (I think). The carrier will also charge an admin fee for dealing with the import (UPS charges £11). Hope that helps!
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lizardland Yak Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North... Posts: 1,390	Re: does anybody know? Depending on where you are importing it from, it may be cheaper to go and collect it yourself. I did that with my CK, return flight to Cyprus and a night in a hotel were less than shipping costs, even including a mezze and a bottle of wine Although with the cost of av-gas and excess baggage that may no longer be an option. It was however the longest ten minutes of my life, standing in the luggage hall waiting for a big, black (uninsured) box to appear on the conveyor belt. __________________ Can you imagine drifting along in the sea with your mouth open and a load of f***ing plankton going in? You'd like it, would you? www.westons-cider.co.uk Azerbaijani Association of Technical Divers Publicity Officer and Goat Wrangler
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