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mr_pr

posted on 26/11/08 at 06:12 PM Reply With Quote
Grrr Import Duty

Seems I am an idiot. I just assumed VAT and duty were not applicable to second hand goods from the USA. I have been charged though, is that right?

Anyone know the score, the HM Customs site just says 'Second had goods are treated as a commercial sale.'

Does that mean I can argue the charge?

[Edited on 26/11/08 by mr_pr]







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mr henderson

posted on 26/11/08 at 06:21 PM Reply With Quote
You can argue it, but will still have to pay, unfortunately

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blakep82

posted on 26/11/08 at 06:25 PM Reply With Quote
i think its not payable if you've owned it for 6 months or more.
at least thats how it works when buying a car and shipping it over here...





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delboy

posted on 26/11/08 at 06:26 PM Reply With Quote
It's unfortunate that you've fallen foul of this but, if there is a next time have the seller put a note in the package asking you to "carry out repairs to the items as discussed and return". You obviously then won't have bought or imported the item.
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liam.mccaffrey

posted on 26/11/08 at 06:47 PM Reply With Quote
when i transfered back from the states i had to declare everything i owned for less than 6 months





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