Import duty
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lockhart flawse

Original Poster:

2,089 posts

258 months

Wednesday 30th September 2009
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Hi,

Does anyone know what is the rate of duty on an imported used watch (from outside the EU)?

L.F.

sneijder

5,221 posts

257 months

Wednesday 30th September 2009
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Do you mean an imported used watch, or your old watch being returned from a service, or even a warranty return ?

I had to pay fifteen quid tax on a fifteen quid Swatch here in Norway not so long ago, count yourself lucky.

lockhart flawse

Original Poster:

2,089 posts

258 months

Wednesday 30th September 2009
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Quinny,

OK sounds like about 15% then. Thanks.

L.F.

Dominic H

3,288 posts

255 months

Wednesday 30th September 2009
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In answer to the OP, duty on a watch is something like £2. Plus of course VAT at 15%.....

andy tims

5,598 posts

269 months

Thursday 1st October 2009
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^^^^ + collection, release, admin fees etc can be in the £25 - £40 range.

Steve748

8,542 posts

207 months

Thursday 1st October 2009
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I bought a watch with a declared value of £80 and paid about £14 duty, customs clearance VAT etc