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E: 29/01 Win An iPad Mini 4 (Gleam)

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  • DynasticDux
    DynasticDux Posts: 3,549 Forumite
    US Giveaway - will incur Import Duty & VAT (on the total cost of the iPad, postage & insurance) if you win
  • djc58
    djc58 Posts: 1,462 Forumite
    US Giveaway - will incur Import Duty & VAT (on the total cost of the iPad, postage & insurance) if you win

    Many thanks for point that out!

    Anyone know what is roughly total of amount need to be pay beforehand?

    If it's too much for me then I may need to consider about whether to carry on with their comps or not.

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  • DynasticDux
    DynasticDux Posts: 3,549 Forumite
    edited 3 January 2016 at 1:15PM
    Ipad Mini 4 - approx £300
    Postage - approx £30
    Insurance - approx £20

    Total import duty & taxes due: £70.00 (VAT)

    Notes on duty & taxes rates and compliance
    Apple Ipad is duty free and a has a VAT rate of 20%

    Notes on import taxes due
    Please note that your shipping provider may add an additional handling fee

    http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/saved_calculations/view_details/198605565/
  • timmmers
    timmmers Posts: 3,757 Forumite
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    Unless it's sent as a gift, which is doable since it's a giveaway and you aren't paying for it.
    Worth noting also the secondhand value of this ipad is about £100 too.
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  • DynasticDux
    DynasticDux Posts: 3,549 Forumite
    edited 29 January 2016 at 3:00PM
    timmmers wrote: »
    Unless it's sent as a gift, which is doable since it's a giveaway and you aren't paying for it.
    Worth noting also the secondhand value of this ipad is about £100 too.

    Of which the company can be prosecuted for as it is not a gift
    Also you have to pay import duty & tax on any "gift" valued at £40 or over
    http://www.dutycalculator.com/help_center/do-i-have-to-pay-duty-and-vat-on-a-gift/

    Also nothing in the T&C's state it is secondhand - infact quite the opposite

    The prize will ship when it is available to purchase.
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