Buying from abroad ?
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Has anyone ever brought a bike from abroad and had it shipped here. Found one from R & A Cycles in the US which looks like just what im after. Whats the score with import Taxes / Vat ?
Thanks for any replies
Has anyone ever brought a bike from abroad and had it shipped here. Found one from R & A Cycles in the US which looks like just what im after. Whats the score with import Taxes / Vat ?
Thanks for any replies
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Last time I looked import duty of 30% and then VAT
I've ordered a few things from the states...
Best case - it passes through customs without question, no charges.
Worst case - You get "caught" which will mean a delay in your shipment, having to pay Duty & VAT AND you'll probably need to pay additonal money to the Royal Mail for them to collect the money for the Duty and Tax.
BUT you still need to pay Duty & VAT - that Im sure would easily wipe out your saving.
If you happen to be in the states then fly out with an empty bike box, buy bike, put it in bike box and fly home. avoiding tax
THIS IS ILLEGAL AND IF CAUGHT YOU WILL BE LIABLE FOR TAX AND A FINE AND A POSSIBLE CRIMINAL RECORD.
Worth a punt though
I was expecting some massive fancy shop... massive let down. In fact its a bit of a dive, well it was when I was in there. Its also partly in the bronx.... and we walked a good part of it.. wasn't the best idea. Not many white folks in that part of the town...at least thats how it seemed!!!
Also didn't help getting on the wrong train on the way back and going further into the bronx.... not good.
Have no experience in importing goods.....they used to advertise all the time in mags but seem to have died away a bit.
Just thought I'd share that with you.... lol
Having said that, the bigger the box, the more likely is it to be checked I reckon.
A few years back when the pound was doing better against the dollar I ordered loads of stuff, I remember getting 3 pairs of Saucony trainers at the equivalent of £25 a pair...happy days!