Shoe prices
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Shoe prices
Hi, can anyone tell me if shoes bought in the EU will cost significantly more post Brexit due to customs duties and vat etc. Tried to work it out on Government pages but just get confused. Don't just say buy British, I like the VJ highs for ankle support and there is currently no equivalent.
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Re: Shoe prices
Another Brexit Bonus
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Re: Shoe prices
I think they probably will.
Depends on what they are made from, but possibly something like 16% duty, something for shipping, plus 20% VAT on goods, duty and shipping. So 40+% uplift on the notional price. (Not sure if there is any offset if the shoes are actually made outside the EU so have already been imported there).
And that's assuming you can find a supplier prepared to send you any. I think they now have to register for UK VAT, and account for it direct to HMRC, so smaller providers without a fair amount of direct UK sales probably won't bother. And the shipping costs might increase substantially (possibly to more than the cost of the goods) if the carrier / import agent has to provide paperwork just for your parcel.
Best approach is to get in touch with a potential supplier and ask them directly. They should know the exact commodity code, and whether they are geared up for direct UK sales.
Depends on what they are made from, but possibly something like 16% duty, something for shipping, plus 20% VAT on goods, duty and shipping. So 40+% uplift on the notional price. (Not sure if there is any offset if the shoes are actually made outside the EU so have already been imported there).
And that's assuming you can find a supplier prepared to send you any. I think they now have to register for UK VAT, and account for it direct to HMRC, so smaller providers without a fair amount of direct UK sales probably won't bother. And the shipping costs might increase substantially (possibly to more than the cost of the goods) if the carrier / import agent has to provide paperwork just for your parcel.
Best approach is to get in touch with a potential supplier and ask them directly. They should know the exact commodity code, and whether they are geared up for direct UK sales.
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Re: Shoe prices
johnrobinson wrote:Hi, can anyone tell me if shoes bought in the EU will cost significantly more post Brexit due to customs duties and vat etc. Tried to work it out on Government pages but just get confused. Don't just say buy British, I like the VJ highs for ankle support and there is currently no equivalent.
There is likely to be a surcharge on retail purchases from the EU, if the manufacturing takes place outside of the EU.
Compasspoint lists these as in-stock https://www.compasspoint-online.co.uk/product/vj-integrator-high-5/
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Re: Shoe prices
In any other year I would have said travel to Jukola, O Ringen etc and buy enough to keep you going for a while...
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Re: Shoe prices
Tried nope sport, out of my size and next size up, which is why I asked about import costs. Have an idea that it hasn't fully kicked in yet on inward goods but not sure.
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buzz wrote:I thought the government had done a trade deal!
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Re: Shoe prices
johnrobinson wrote:Tried nope sport, out of my size and next size up, which is why I asked about import costs. Have an idea that it hasn't fully kicked in yet on inward goods but not sure.
I forgot about VAT, which for anything over £135 will be applied on delivery (lower than that the additional cost should be applied at point of sale). My experience of purchasing things from abroad over the years is that it's a bit hit and miss whether import duties are actually applied, but they should be. And I expect anything from the EU is currently being closely monitored. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55752541
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Re: Shoe prices
Are VJ still made in Finland?? NV shoes are made in the Far East so there will be some kind of tarriff on them I guess
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Re: Shoe prices
A pertinent question,. The label on my other VJ do not include country of origin , unlike the inov-8 ( made in vietnam) , the Swiss OC ( made in china) or the pair of New balance I have ( made inChina). Thought they had to state county of origin.? Looking at that BBC PAGE could be extra charges if it comes from outside EU then to GB. Apart from 20% VAT and possibly customs charges. It really is a very confused and unclear situation. I nearly went ahead and bought some an Austrian firm but they didn't have my size either and buying from Sweden is much more expensive and may well go over the £135 limit so may have vat on top .Think I will have to rely on ankle tape for the future until things become clear. Still no events so less of a problem than it might be.
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Re: Shoe prices
I must have had a brain fade yesterday.
Trade deal should mean that if manufactured in EU there won't be any duty on a sale to UK. Agree it could still be an issue if manufactured in say Asia.
I think VAT may now apply at all price levels. Under £135 the seller is responsible for charging it, which is why retailers with only a small amount of sales into UK might not be interested. Over that limit you have to pay on receipt, perhaps plus additional costs of collection
Trade deal should mean that if manufactured in EU there won't be any duty on a sale to UK. Agree it could still be an issue if manufactured in say Asia.
I think VAT may now apply at all price levels. Under £135 the seller is responsible for charging it, which is why retailers with only a small amount of sales into UK might not be interested. Over that limit you have to pay on receipt, perhaps plus additional costs of collection
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