How much import tax
 

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[Closed] How much import tax

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Hi how much import tax would be payable on a item shipped to the uk worth $2900 usd please


 
Posted : 08/03/2010 8:14 pm
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http://www.dutycalculator.com/calculation/


 
Posted : 08/03/2010 8:15 pm
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Bicycle related?


 
Posted : 08/03/2010 8:15 pm
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Ofcourse.


 
Posted : 08/03/2010 8:20 pm
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Just bought a frame in from the states myself
4.7% import duty + 17.5% vat and a tenner handling charge
Bike parts are 4.7 % .. complete bikes are 14 %


 
Posted : 08/03/2010 8:57 pm
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mark it as safety equipment and you might 'get away with it'


 
Posted : 08/03/2010 8:59 pm
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Im told mark it as second hand and it is also free to get in!
Bat.


 
Posted : 08/03/2010 9:09 pm

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