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bluemouse1006:
Tomb

I had the same when I bought a electronic ignition from the US I had to pay £30 for a part that cost £75 ! Ripping off gits

Amos

mick:
Regarding getting stuff from the states i have had to pay duty on some stuff, but not all my stuff?

i've had some big boxes seats etc get through ok & smaller stuff left alone ?

i have also found that if you get the seller to mark the package as vintage motorcycle parts & gift it helps,  ;)cheers Mick. 

Tomb:
Yep I've asked loads of times for the seller to tick the "gift" box, they never do. I've had quite a lot of stuff through without any charges so I shouldn't complain, but £40 on top of what I paid was takin the piss >:(

UKROBK7:
When I last rang the Customs & Excise about this I was told that the Customs charge you when their "take" is above a certain amount (it used to be something like £5).  The value they work on INCLUDES the postage charge and the rate they charge you is the same as our VAT rate.  In addition, you pay a collection fee to the post office or courier (ie DHL), this is included in the total charge (was £8).  The collection fee is higher if an express delivery service was used.  It is a bit hit or miss as not all packages seem to be caught in the system (after saying that, I have always had to pay if its DHL etc)

I understand that if its a business you are buying from its risky for them to put a low value or "gift" on the paperwork as some of the packages get inspected at the US exit point and they are then liable to court action.

I always work out the possible charges before bidding then if it gets through with no charges then I have won!

Rob

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