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Old 13-08-09, 04:15 PM   #1
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Default Customs Charges, anyone know how much?

Ordered something from China, a company I've used before quite a lot but finally customs have caught this package and it's 'awaiting customs inspection'.

Anyone know what charges I can expect?

The value of the item is about £200 GBP.

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Old 13-08-09, 04:20 PM   #2
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Default Re: Customs Charges, anyone know how much?

I'd budget an additional 33% on top of what your credit card was charged...

Somewhere in there you'll have 15% VAT

Import duty varies depending on the type of goods

You'll also get the "Handling Charge" of ~£13 from Parcelfarce
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Old 13-08-09, 05:03 PM   #3
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Default Re: Customs Charges, anyone know how much?

It's not too bad I guess, I've been buying left right and centre from this place and this is the 1st time I've been collared. They always de-value the invoice by about 60% should the customs people get their mits on it.

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Old 13-08-09, 07:24 PM   #4
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Default Re: Customs Charges, anyone know how much?

It's more like 22% + a fee of £6 - £10 from the courier for sorting it all out.
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