Importing from overseas

[woody5248]

Yeah VAT, Import Tax, Handling fee AND the £13 Royal Mail fee. Grrr.

HMRC also charge VAT and duty on the carriage cost from your supplier as well.

Mike

[Lynx.1677]

I just had some good luck. I was tracking an order from HK for two brand new heli's (500 and 600ESP) and it said those dreaded words......released with charges.

Now, seeing as I didn't have to contact customs they have gone by the value on the parcel. Just spoke to Parcel Force and I've had to pay.........................£24.63

Seeing that I have saved over £200 by buying them from abroad I feel pretty lucky.

I also didn't have to pay a delivery charge.

[dam74]

HMRC also charge VAT and duty on the carriage cost from your supplier as well.

Mike

Yeah I'd been reading the HMRC about custom/import duty and it said it's the full cost including shipping.