Helmet from USA

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casbar

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1,112 posts

221 months

Thursday 21st December 2006
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Anyone bought an Helmet from the USA. Did you get charged VAT when it arrived?

paulburrell

648 posts

239 months

Thursday 21st December 2006
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In response to your question ,yes and yes.

The only way you will avoid VAT is if you get the vendor to describe it as a Motorcycle helmet. I understand these are VAT exempt. A lot of USD suppliers are reluctant to do this because it contravenes their own export rules to knowingly mis-describe something.

Still saved a shed load even after paying shipping, import duty and VAT though. I would recommend it.


casbar

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1,112 posts

221 months

Thursday 21st December 2006
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How much is import duty? Is it set or a percentage of purchase price?

Ok answered my own question, its 2.7% on whole price including shipping.



Edited by casbar on Thursday 21st December 11:57