↓ Advertise on Defender2 ↓

Home > Off Topic > Importing accessories. Tax, VAT, Duty etc.
Post Reply  Down to end
Page 1 of 1
Print this entire topic · 
Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4218
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Importing accessories. Tax, VAT, Duty etc.
Does anyone know how to calculate what additional charges I would have to pay if I bought some Defender accessories from the EU. The supplier I've been looking at would sell the goods with no local VAT, but I would be liable for any charges on entry I think. Is it just UK VAT to add, or there other taxes? I guess I'll get stung for an admin charge from the parcel company too. The items would be to the value of about €700 if that makes any difference. 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #950338 24th Apr 2022 2:41pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
mse



Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5038
United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
There is a duty to be applied too, vat, duty and fees Mike
Post #950339 24th Apr 2022 2:47pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
mse



Member Since: 06 Apr 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 5038
United Kingdom 2016 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Scotia Grey
https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty Mike
Post #950340 24th Apr 2022 2:48pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Race.it



Member Since: 27 Aug 2019
Location: Algeciras
Posts: 823
Spain 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alaska White
Ask the seller if they can give a price door to door with fees all included, dhl offers this and if I can get it I always use this method as I don’t get a surprise, also normally removes the admin fee sting. Searching for my first Defender...and started just as Covid hit, so talk about timing.

5 months after starting the search I found it, and here is the details
Post #950360 24th Apr 2022 6:11pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4218
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
mse wrote:
https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad/tax-and-duty


Love the mysterious "call the help line" to find out what duty I might have to pay Laughing 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #950364 24th Apr 2022 6:22pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Bluest



Member Since: 23 Apr 2016
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 4218
United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Java Black
Race.it wrote:
Ask the seller if they can give a price door to door with fees all included, dhl offers this and if I can get it I always use this method as I don’t get a surprise, also normally removes the admin fee sting.


Thanks, I will do that Thumbs Up 2007 110 TDCi Station Wagon XS
Post #950365 24th Apr 2022 6:22pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Race.it



Member Since: 27 Aug 2019
Location: Algeciras
Posts: 823
Spain 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Alaska White
When you do the all included price the postage is more expensive but it’s because it includes the duty vat etc, also it normally goes through customs quicker, but that could be just my imagination Searching for my first Defender...and started just as Covid hit, so talk about timing.

5 months after starting the search I found it, and here is the details
Post #950366 24th Apr 2022 6:30pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
90 Dreamer



Member Since: 13 Jul 2019
Location: Oop North
Posts: 2169
United Kingdom 2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey
From memory its 4% Duty on vehicle parts and then 20% VAT on everything.....

As a rough guide I have alwyas found adding +25% to the shipped cost is about right
Post #950527 25th Apr 2022 7:15pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
bigdave



Member Since: 13 May 2010
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 342
United Kingdom 
If the goods are of EU origin and he declares this on the commercial export invoice there should be no duty to pay.

Thumbs Up Shipping is my thing.
If we cant shift it, to anywhere, it cant be shifted!! md.couriers@virgin.net
Post #950534 25th Apr 2022 7:46pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Reply with quote
Dinnu



Member Since: 24 Dec 2019
Location: Lija
Posts: 3430
Malta 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 CSW Santorini Black
As race.it mentions, try to get ddp shipping. Then you know exactly how much you will paying before you even check out, and everything is paid to the seller. All responsibilities are on the seller. 1988 90 Hard Top, 19J Diesel Turbo, Shire Blue - Restoration ongoing
2012 90 CSW, 2.2TDCI, Santorini Black
Post #950538 25th Apr 2022 7:55pm
View user's profile Send private message View poster's gallery Post Reply
Post Reply  Back to top
Page 1 of 1
All times are GMT

Jump to  
<  Previous Topic | Next Topic >
Posting Rules
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum



Site Copyright © 2006-2025 Futuranet Ltd & Martin Lewis
DEFENDER2.NET RSS Feed - All Forums