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Supervox · 07-10-06, 12:48 PM

Does anyone know how to work out how much duty (and any other charges there may be) will be due on an item costing $339 (approx £180) ordered from the US ?

Thanks in advance

Stu · 07-10-06, 01:05 PM

Quick answer 20% - Less than £40
Someone, like Lyn may correct me
I've heard Parcelforce charge a release fee as well - you could look into that if relevant

07-10-06, 04:05 PM

About £44 hun, thats what i got cahrged getting my corbin seat in from America, atht was import duty and parcel force fee.

07-10-06, 04:28 PM

Duty on £180 will be £6.30 as anything under £290 is [or should] be charged at 3.5%.

Since that is under the £7 limit, duty will be waived. VAT will be chargeable depending on whether the goods would be subject to VAT in this country. If so, then it will be charged at 17.5% so would be £31.50 plus whatever the courier/post handling/admin charge is.

For those who want to know how its calculated, Try reading here

Supervox · 07-10-06, 04:39 PM

Thanks all for your help !!

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07-10-06, 04:39 PM	#5
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07-10-06, 01:05 PM	#2
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Quick answer 20% - Less than £40 Someone, like Lyn may correct me I've heard Parcelforce charge a release fee as well - you could look into that if relevant

07-10-06, 04:05 PM	#3
Paws Guest Posts: n/a	About £44 hun, thats what i got cahrged getting my corbin seat in from America, atht was import duty and parcel force fee.

07-10-06, 04:28 PM	#4
lynw Guest Posts: n/a	Duty on £180 will be £6.30 as anything under £290 is [or should] be charged at 3.5%. Since that is under the £7 limit, duty will be waived. VAT will be chargeable depending on whether the goods would be subject to VAT in this country. If so, then it will be charged at 17.5% so would be £31.50 plus whatever the courier/post handling/admin charge is. For those who want to know how its calculated, Try reading here