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Customs/import duty on Camera bought from France
longleggings123
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Hi All - I am looking to buy a secondhand camera body from a company based in France. The price is around £4,000 and they say that Vat + shipping is included.
Are there any more charges incurred i have found it difficult to ascertain whether there is any import duty (UK) for such an item. As far as i can ascertain there is not. Just don't want to be hit with a 20% charge on this item. Does anyone know the current situation with this or where i can find out?
Thanks in advance
Are there any more charges incurred i have found it difficult to ascertain whether there is any import duty (UK) for such an item. As far as i can ascertain there is not. Just don't want to be hit with a 20% charge on this item. Does anyone know the current situation with this or where i can find out?
Thanks in advance
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Customs Duty?longleggings123 said:Hi All - I am looking to buy a secondhand camera body from a company based in France. The price is around £4,000 and they say that Vat + shipping is included.
Are there any more charges incurred i have found it difficult to ascertain whether there is any import duty (UK) for such an item. As far as i can ascertain there is not. Just don't want to be hit with a 20% charge on this item. Does anyone know the current situation with this or where i can find out?
Thanks in advance
https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty0 -
i would get the French to confirm in writing that the "Vat" they refer to includes UK Vat and import duty
I'd be surprised if they will but if you don't ask...
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Thanks BW i have tried contacting them with no reply. I assumed that the Vat would be UK Vat, i wasnt aware that VAT would be applied twice at both ends. Guess i can try again0
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Given the cost of the thing I would be so tempted to just travel and pick it up...........0
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Yes that might be the best option0
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flaneurs_lobster said:Given the cost of the thing I would be so tempted to just travel and pick it up...........
There'd still be duties to pay though:longleggings123 said:Yes that might be the best option
https://www.gov.uk/bringing-goods-into-uk-personal-use0 -
It still needs to be declatef at customs on arrival in UK.flaneurs_lobster said:Given the cost of the thing I would be so tempted to just travel and pick it up...........
You are allowed to bring in goods uo to the value of £390 without paying customs duty.0
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