Bringing stuff back in hand luggage - Import charges?
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Hi all, anyone know if I am likely to get stung on import charges bringing a few car parts back in my hand luggage on a return flight from the USA?
Spotted some adjustable control arms for about £120 as opposed to the £320+ they sell for here, was thinking of getting them shipped to my hotel while I am out there and bring them back in my luggage.
How would this be taken with regards to import charges? Would I be better off picking them up, labelling them as a gift then shipping via air mail?
Spotted some adjustable control arms for about £120 as opposed to the £320+ they sell for here, was thinking of getting them shipped to my hotel while I am out there and bring them back in my luggage.
How would this be taken with regards to import charges? Would I be better off picking them up, labelling them as a gift then shipping via air mail?
You are allowed to bring goods of total value up to £145 back into the country tax free - its no different than bringing back and expsive bottle of wine or cigars, as long as they are under the limit.
Saying that, I've walked through the green channel with £1000 worth of wheels on my trolley, and on another occasion £4k worth of BAER brakes, and no-one batted an eyelid.*
Saying that, I've walked through the green channel with £1000 worth of wheels on my trolley, and on another occasion £4k worth of BAER brakes, and no-one batted an eyelid.*
- In an alternative universe, for the benefit of any HMRC folks that may be reading this.
Edited by shakotan on Tuesday 3rd November 09:05
It depends on a few things really.
Will you go through the red channel, Things to Declare, in which case you might/will get charged?
or say nothing
And go through the green channel, in which case you could get picked out for a random search, if you get caught with dutiable goods you might loose your them, as its no good saying, "Sorry i didnt know the rules", as ignorance is no defense. Or you could be lucky enough not to get stopped and not pay anything.
Its a risk you, amd millions of others take every year
Will you go through the red channel, Things to Declare, in which case you might/will get charged?
or say nothing
And go through the green channel, in which case you could get picked out for a random search, if you get caught with dutiable goods you might loose your them, as its no good saying, "Sorry i didnt know the rules", as ignorance is no defense. Or you could be lucky enough not to get stopped and not pay anything.
Its a risk you, amd millions of others take every year
phumy said:
It depends on a few things really.
Will you go through the red channel, Things to Declare, in which case you might/will get charged?
or say nothing
And go through the green channel, in which case you could get picked out for a random search, if you get caught with dutiable goods you might loose your them, as its no good saying, "Sorry i didnt know the rules", as ignorance is no defense. Or you could be lucky enough not to get stopped and not pay anything.
Its a risk you, amd millions of others take every year
He's under the limt, so no need to go through the Red channel, and no need to 'risk' anything going through the Green channel?Will you go through the red channel, Things to Declare, in which case you might/will get charged?
or say nothing
And go through the green channel, in which case you could get picked out for a random search, if you get caught with dutiable goods you might loose your them, as its no good saying, "Sorry i didnt know the rules", as ignorance is no defense. Or you could be lucky enough not to get stopped and not pay anything.
Its a risk you, amd millions of others take every year
phumy said:
He maybe under the limit for that particular item as long as he has nothing else Duty Free up to the value of a fiver, then he hits the limit and he will be charged for it
Which is why it says in my post that you are allowed goods of total up to £145.Does anyone f
king read before posting anymore?
RemaL said:
Reading the brit guide to orlando now and it says you can bring back £290 per person rising from £145 as of the 1st Dec 08
Actually, it's now even more than that!HMRC website said:
You can bring in other goods worth up to £340 without having to pay tax and/or duty.
If you arrive by private plane or private boat, you can only bring in goods worth up to £240 tax and duty free.
If you arrive by private plane or private boat, you can only bring in goods worth up to £240 tax and duty free.
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