Importing a Used Boat from the US...

[NicoG]

Hello All.

I wondered if anyone could clear this up for me...

Obviously when importing from the US we must pay VAT on top of Duty etc, but I was wondering if there is a time when either one, the other, or both become non-payable in the context of the age of the item.

I am asking in the context of a boat (twin V8s as this is PH :-)) and it would be aged around 20 years or more...

I have a great clearance agent I have used in the past, so happy with that side of it, if anyone can recommend an organisation to sort hassle-free shipping from East Coast to UK (Southampton/Bristol??) please let me know....

Thanks in advance - Nick.

[F1SERB]

I am pretty sure if you can prove you have been the owner of said boat for at least six months in the states all duties are voided

[NicoG]

F1SERB said:

I am pretty sure if you can prove you have been the owner of said boat for at least six months in the states all duties are voided

Interesting - it that just the Duty element (about 6% I think) or the whole lot inc VAT?

Cheers - Nick.

[MOTORVATOR]

So let me get this straight, you are importing a race boat to compete in the marathon series thereby avoiding import and vat duties. Is that correct?

Peters and May are the ones to talk to.

[Fishtigua]

P & M may even sell you a used 'un.

http://vimeo.com/13578424

[hedgefinder]

there are exemptions for Historic cars and motorcycles ect,so may be worth talking to a uk based shipper to discuss your options.