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Postby BJesus » Thu Jun 01, 2006 8:58 pm

Has anybody bought much stuff off eBay in America and had it sent to the UK. Do you have to pay customs? If stuff gets send to Norway, customs absolutely rapes you, and i want to know if the same applies to the UK. As i will be geting quite a few ankle braces for lots people in the club. Hope someone knows some answers;)
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Postby DesignatedDriver » Fri Jun 02, 2006 9:16 am

if it costs more than £18 you will need to pay customs charges.

and yes.

customs will absolutely rape you
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Postby m4rk » Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:30 pm

iv bought stuff from america worth more than £18 and never had to pay customs - if the seller declares it as a 'gift' then i think its ok?
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Postby BJesus » Fri Jun 02, 2006 11:54 pm

yeah i was wondering if it was possible to get around it like that. But im not sure if i can have gift written on 10+ ankle braces, ive only got 2 ankles;)
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Postby DesignatedDriver » Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:26 pm

you should have been charged for a gift. its only samples and goods bought in for repair/ not end use destination that are exempt from HMCE
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Postby BJesus » Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:49 pm

how much do you get taxed?
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Postby DesignatedDriver » Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:52 pm

vat is 17.5%, tax varies on what you bring in.

i can look it up on monday, when i get into work if you want?
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Postby BJesus » Sat Jun 03, 2006 6:26 pm

yeah that would be great. I had a look myself, but got very lost and confused in amongst the customs websites etc. Basically want to bring in say US$250 worth of ankle braces. I plan to send them to the UK. As i know if i send them to Norway, its will be close to double the price again. mmm...
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