Car parts from Europe

[robinessex]

airbusA346 said:

robinessex said:

Foreign VAT off, UK vat on. No import duty. Does that sum it up correctly?

From what I have read regarding the import duty, it depends on where the goods originated from.

For example I got an email yesterday warning people that if they order Diecast models from Europe that they will incur import duty because the models are made in China and not the EU.

I've bought loads of stuff on Ebay from China, never paid import duty. Have on some bits from the USA though.

[Stegel]

thebraketester said:

Stegel said:

thebraketester said:

Stu_g87 said:

thebraketester said:

Also what about website like autodoc?

I ordered some parts from them the other week, and after some delay I ended up cancelling after being told that they have "temporarily suspended all shipments to the uk".

Bugger.

I placed an order with Autodoc on the 18th Jan and expected a similar message judging by a few things I’d read elsewhere. However, it was collected by GLS on Monday (25th) and the tracking displays the normal “underway” it usually does. Last year I’d expect delivery at the end of this week or early next, so we will see what the new normal means for the haul from Germany.

Cool... keep us posted. The items I need represent a huge discount via them (oem quality lemforder) vs OEM (vw)

Order arrived today. It took one week from placing the order to being posted, which is probably typical pre-Brexit. It took three weeks to deliver, which is a bit longer than it took last year. No additional charges, the only difference was a second copy of the invoice, marked “customs invoice” was in a clear pocket on the outside of the box.

[Cooper2]

I was trying to get a bit more info on import duties but I think I am more confused than before
I am trying to buy wheels from Germany and have no clue what import duties I need to pay.

[Chris32345]

Cooper2 said:

I was trying to get a bit more info on import duties but I think I am more confused than before
I am trying to buy wheels from Germany and have no clue what import duties I need to pay.

Rules of origin are your main concern for extra changes

[Chris32345]

My recent order from auto doc took ages for GLS to process but no extra changes on £110 of items

[Cooper2]

Chris32345 said:

Rules of origin are your main concern for extra changes

So the seller should be able to provide all the necessary information?

[hulksta]

Hi,

What will the import duty/tax be for ordering a set of brake calipers from the EU?
This will be a private sale, and I can't really find any solid advice on how much duty I will be charged.

Anyone shed any light on this if they have ordered parts in the past few months privately?