Bring diesel back from France?
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Hi all,
In France just now.
Local garage has diesel for €1,30.4 a liter, works about £1.10 a liter.
I am going to fill-up anyway, before getting the ferry.
Also I have 4 x 25 liter strong plastic containers.
Can I fill them, and put them behind my seat?
Any problems with customs, if they decide to have a look?
vette
In France just now.
Local garage has diesel for €1,30.4 a liter, works about £1.10 a liter.
I am going to fill-up anyway, before getting the ferry.
Also I have 4 x 25 liter strong plastic containers.
Can I fill them, and put them behind my seat?
Any problems with customs, if they decide to have a look?
vette
Edited by uk_vette on Tuesday 15th October 14:13
I've checked the HMRC website here: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/arriving/arrivingeu...
and it just says this:
and it just says this:
HMRC said:
Motor fuel
As well as the fuel in your vehicle's standard tank, you can bring in reserve fuel for that vehicle without paying any Excise Duty on it. The fuel must be in an appropriate container.
That sounds a bit vague to me. Does anyone else have any more info?As well as the fuel in your vehicle's standard tank, you can bring in reserve fuel for that vehicle without paying any Excise Duty on it. The fuel must be in an appropriate container.
k, we used to bring trailers back with 1000ltrs in a belly tank. Eurostar and ferrys have different rules regarding fuel storage though, I would be more concerned about breaking those.RobM77 said:
I've checked the HMRC website here: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/customs/arriving/arrivingeu...
and it just says this:
Well it says you can bring additional fuel in an appropriate container. It's pretty clear to me!and it just says this:
HMRC said:
Motor fuel
As well as the fuel in your vehicle's standard tank, you can bring in reserve fuel for that vehicle without paying any Excise Duty on it. The fuel must be in an appropriate container.
That sounds a bit vague to me. Does anyone else have any more info?As well as the fuel in your vehicle's standard tank, you can bring in reserve fuel for that vehicle without paying any Excise Duty on it. The fuel must be in an appropriate container.
How are you getting back? Eurotunnel has limits - http://www.eurotunnel.com/uk/site-information/fuel... I presume the ferries will as well.
kambites said:
I'm pretty sure it's against the law to carry that much fuel in separate containers in a car in the UK regardless or the rules on the ferry.
I wonder how my favoured karting track gets away with filling up 10+ 25litre gerrycans in the back of their work van, then.I don't think there's a limit for transport like that, but I know you need a license to store a lot (I think it's for more than one gerrycan, but I'm not sure!)
C
St John Smythe said:
Well it says you can bring additional fuel in an appropriate container. It's pretty clear to me!
That's the HMRC view based on import duty etc, ferry companies take a view based on safety, eg Norfolkline says:-10.7 No fuel cans of any nature whatsoever, whether full or empty are permitted onto the Ship and Norfolkline reserve the right to confiscate and dispose of any fuel cans at any time.
Which also seams pretty clear.
The Surveyor said:
St John Smythe said:
Well it says you can bring additional fuel in an appropriate container. It's pretty clear to me!
That's the HMRC view based on import duty etc, ferry companies take a view based on safety, eg Norfolkline says:-10.7 No fuel cans of any nature whatsoever, whether full or empty are permitted onto the Ship and Norfolkline reserve the right to confiscate and dispose of any fuel cans at any time.
Which also seams pretty clear.
Butter Face said:
The Surveyor said:
St John Smythe said:
Well it says you can bring additional fuel in an appropriate container. It's pretty clear to me!
That's the HMRC view based on import duty etc, ferry companies take a view based on safety, eg Norfolkline says:-10.7 No fuel cans of any nature whatsoever, whether full or empty are permitted onto the Ship and Norfolkline reserve the right to confiscate and dispose of any fuel cans at any time.
Which also seams pretty clear.
I wonder what they'd do if they discovered that truckers fill up their tanks on the continent and IMPORT 500 litres of diesel into the UK. Would they set fire to everything?
C
HSE statement on the matter: http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/commonproblems/pe...
doogz said:
CraigyMc said:
HSE statement on the matter: http://www.hse.gov.uk/cdg/manual/commonproblems/pe...
I had no idea they were called jerricans. I take it the small extinguisher is to put the fire on your coat out so you don't get too cold on the walk home, because if a fire starts in my car with 60L of petrol in the back, I'm out of there!
I think a 2 litre powder extinguisher would be a distraction if you had 333l of petrol in the back of a car, plus 90-odd litres in the fuel tank below it, if say they were on fire a bit.
ETA just realised you were talking about the HSE website calling them Jerricans. As you were.
CraigyMc said:
Linkie please, or else I'm assuming nonsense.
I was told that by her grand father ex high raking Fire Bridge man but he retired 20 years ago. it would appear that relates to petrol>
The UK Dept of Transport Regulations state:
Diesel: Diesel carried by private individuals is not regulated as regards how
much may be carried and how. Anyone contemplating carrying diesel in a
vehicle should bear in mind the potential for fire and the likelihood of spillage
from inadequate containment.
Petrol: Regulations made under the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 control
the quantities of petrol permitted to be kept in containers for private use. This
limit also applies to carriage. A maximum of two metal containers each up to 10
litres capacity, plus a maximum of two suitable and appropriately-marked plastic
containers each up to five litres capacity, can be kept in a motor vehicle. For
further information on portable petrol containers see HSE website
jbsportstech said:
CraigyMc said:
Linkie please, or else I'm assuming nonsense.
I was told that by her grand father ex high raking Fire Bridge man but he retired 20 years ago. it would appear that relates to petrol>
The UK Dept of Transport Regulations state:
Diesel: Diesel carried by private individuals is not regulated as regards how
much may be carried and how. Anyone contemplating carrying diesel in a
vehicle should bear in mind the potential for fire and the likelihood of spillage
from inadequate containment.
Petrol: Regulations made under the Petroleum (Consolidation) Act 1928 control
the quantities of petrol permitted to be kept in containers for private use. This
limit also applies to carriage. A maximum of two metal containers each up to 10
litres capacity, plus a maximum of two suitable and appropriately-marked plastic
containers each up to five litres capacity, can be kept in a motor vehicle. For
further information on portable petrol containers see HSE website
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