CMSL - Import Duties/VAT

[SteveD CB500K0]

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[MrDavo]

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The Z1 owner's forum I'm in autocorrects the word 'Honda'.

[JamesH]

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The Z1 owner's forum I'm in autocorrects the word 'Honda'.

One of the reasons I don't really contribute there. Seems rather petty to me.

By the way Dave, I've been meaning to say thank you for sharing your Z1 build on this forum. I know I encouraged you to do so and haven't really commented on the thread recently, but you're doing a superb job with it and it's going to look stunning.

[waffey]

I just emailed Marcel (CB750Faces.com) to see how much a set of CB500K2 faces will be now landed in the UK inc import duty etc.

order some faces, two chrome rings and trip boot <£80 delivered tracked postage

[gtmdriver]

We don't have the "paperwork" trouble with the USA or Canada, and I recently purchased from Israel with no trouble, the EU is simply punishing the UK for daring to leave the club, why we bother negotiating with people that take away lorry drivers packed lunches I don't know.

These charges are not new and are not a punishment. They have always been there when trading with countries outside the EU. I have sold items on eBay to non-EU countries (before #@%$) and had to fill in customs declarations in triplicate and other administrative forms.

[AshimotoK0]

I received my CB500K2 faces from Lecram in Holland today. No import duty.

[Menno]

Correct, Import should start in July.
(from Europe to UK)

[Menno]

Correction on that last remark; it has been delayed until jan 2022.
So from 2022 anything bought in Europe by someone in the Uk will be charged with tax.
Also private shipments.

Anything bought in the UK by Europeans is being charged with tax since 2021.

Sets for the Uk I can ship this year until dec 2021 without being charged with tax.
In 2022 shipping sets back to the UK by me will be added roughly 20% on total worth on arrival.

Keep in mind: anything shipped to me at this moment will be charged with tax.
Tips: State place of origin: Uk - not Japan. After 50 years in the UK one could assume the parts have integrated enough.
Keep shipment value as low as possible.

I initially thought some packages would slip through or would not be checked.
But its the shipping companies that bill you. Customs doesn't even check.
Experience sofar:
DHL: Package held hostage. Payment upfront. After payment, package will be delivered.
UPS: They simply send you a bill at their convenience. This could also be 2 weeks after delivery.

Sorry, I didn't vote for this. But yeay, blue passports.