Question on Import Tax on parts.
Discussion
On a public forum, then the answer has to be "Yes." It's illegal, and if caught then you could be fined, imprisoned, and the goods confiscated.
If the parts were declared with a lower value, then you would normally be assessed at that value, and if the low value goods were shown as a gift from a relation to you, then you may pay nothing. However, the flip side of declaring a lower values, is that if the goods go missing, then you can only reclaim the lower value. It's also illegal to do this (see above).
If the parts were declared with a lower value, then you would normally be assessed at that value, and if the low value goods were shown as a gift from a relation to you, then you may pay nothing. However, the flip side of declaring a lower values, is that if the goods go missing, then you can only reclaim the lower value. It's also illegal to do this (see above).
ARAF said:
On a public forum, then the answer has to be "Yes." It's illegal, and if caught then you could be fined, imprisoned, and the goods confiscated.
If the parts were declared with a lower value, then you would normally be assessed at that value, and if the low value goods were shown as a gift from a relation to you, then you may pay nothing. However, the flip side of declaring a lower values, is that if the goods go missing, then you can only reclaim the lower value. It's also illegal to do this (see above).
Is it still the same if you payed for an extra suitcase/hand luggage rather then sending it via courier (assuming that is what the op is saying)?If the parts were declared with a lower value, then you would normally be assessed at that value, and if the low value goods were shown as a gift from a relation to you, then you may pay nothing. However, the flip side of declaring a lower values, is that if the goods go missing, then you can only reclaim the lower value. It's also illegal to do this (see above).
Edited by Phillphill on Wednesday 8th July 15:21
ARAF said:
On a public forum, then the answer has to be "Yes." It's illegal, and if caught then you could be fined, imprisoned, and the goods confiscated.
If the parts were declared with a lower value, then you would normally be assessed at that value, and if the low value goods were shown as a gift from a relation to you, then you may pay nothing. However, the flip side of declaring a lower values, is that if the goods go missing, then you can only reclaim the lower value. It's also illegal to do this (see above).
That's answered the question then If the parts were declared with a lower value, then you would normally be assessed at that value, and if the low value goods were shown as a gift from a relation to you, then you may pay nothing. However, the flip side of declaring a lower values, is that if the goods go missing, then you can only reclaim the lower value. It's also illegal to do this (see above).
everyone got different view on this who I spoke to. I know someone on here know the correct answer, that's why I chucked it up on the forum thieving, b
ds. 
means more for 
then and loose women 
Phillphill said:
Is it still the same if you payed for an extra suitcase/hand luggage rather then sending it via courier (assuming that is what the op is saying)?
Pretty much yes. If it's blatantly obvious the goods were bought and you're importing them to the UK then there will be duties/extortion liable.Edited by Phillphill on Wednesday 8th July 15:21
And it would probably be hard to argue that you brought a supercharger with you on holiday, and are simply bringing it back again.
But I have heard of people bringing things like wheels back before and they got through ok. I can only guess that must have been a very very long time ago.
Phillphill said:
ARAF said:
On a public forum, then the answer has to be "Yes." It's illegal, and if caught then you could be fined, imprisoned, and the goods confiscated.
If the parts were declared with a lower value, then you would normally be assessed at that value, and if the low value goods were shown as a gift from a relation to you, then you may pay nothing. However, the flip side of declaring a lower values, is that if the goods go missing, then you can only reclaim the lower value. It's also illegal to do this (see above).
Is it still the same if you payed for an extra suitcase/hand luggage rather then sending it via courier (assuming that is what the op is saying)?If the parts were declared with a lower value, then you would normally be assessed at that value, and if the low value goods were shown as a gift from a relation to you, then you may pay nothing. However, the flip side of declaring a lower values, is that if the goods go missing, then you can only reclaim the lower value. It's also illegal to do this (see above).
Edited by Phillphill on Wednesday 8th July 15:21
However, I have it on good authority that if you go through the green channel and are caught for a first offence, you will get away with just paying the duties and a letter telling you not to do it again (though there's always someone that will tell you their aunt's husband's sister's son that didn't get away with it).
ARAF said:
Yes, as by rights you should walk the red channel (goods to declare) upon arrival, and they will then assess the goods, and swipe your credit card for the payment.
However, I have it on good authority that if you go through the green channel and are caught for a first offence, you will get away with just paying the duties and a letter telling you not to do it again (though there's always someone that will tell you their aunt's husband's sister's son that didn't get away with it).
Ok, and just to be a pain, 2nd hand items say you buy something at a swap meet/car boot/craigslist and are bringing it back in luggage with you, what do you do there on value for import? A receipt from the seller?However, I have it on good authority that if you go through the green channel and are caught for a first offence, you will get away with just paying the duties and a letter telling you not to do it again (though there's always someone that will tell you their aunt's husband's sister's son that didn't get away with it).
Edited by Phillphill on Wednesday 8th July 16:51
Phillphill said:
ARAF said:
Yes, as by rights you should walk the red channel (goods to declare) upon arrival, and they will then assess the goods, and swipe your credit card for the payment.
However, I have it on good authority that if you go through the green channel and are caught for a first offence, you will get away with just paying the duties and a letter telling you not to do it again (though there's always someone that will tell you their aunt's husband's sister's son that didn't get away with it).
Ok, and just to be a pain, 2nd hand items say you buy something at a swap meet/car boot/craigslist and are bringing it back in luggage with you, what do you do there on value for import? A receipt from the seller?However, I have it on good authority that if you go through the green channel and are caught for a first offence, you will get away with just paying the duties and a letter telling you not to do it again (though there's always someone that will tell you their aunt's husband's sister's son that didn't get away with it).
Edited by Phillphill on Wednesday 8th July 16:51
ARAF said:
Phillphill said:
ARAF said:
Yes, as by rights you should walk the red channel (goods to declare) upon arrival, and they will then assess the goods, and swipe your credit card for the payment.
However, I have it on good authority that if you go through the green channel and are caught for a first offence, you will get away with just paying the duties and a letter telling you not to do it again (though there's always someone that will tell you their aunt's husband's sister's son that didn't get away with it).
Ok, and just to be a pain, 2nd hand items say you buy something at a swap meet/car boot/craigslist and are bringing it back in luggage with you, what do you do there on value for import? A receipt from the seller?However, I have it on good authority that if you go through the green channel and are caught for a first offence, you will get away with just paying the duties and a letter telling you not to do it again (though there's always someone that will tell you their aunt's husband's sister's son that didn't get away with it).
Edited by Phillphill on Wednesday 8th July 16:51
I will just import and pay the tax then or I could be looking at 1 of these then 
With respect to the charger, by the time you buy it, then get it back and the potential of import tax butt fking, it's much easier and not much more to buy from known suppliers over here. That's before you factor in the support and warranty from buying here in the UK.
Sometimes it can work out cheaper, however you need to do your homework on the (potential) costs involved.
king, it's much easier and not much more to buy from known suppliers over here. That's before you factor in the support and warranty from buying here in the UK. Sometimes it can work out cheaper, however you need to do your homework on the (potential) costs involved.
VinceM said:
With respect to the charger, by the time you buy it, then get it back and the potential of import tax butt fking, it's much easier and not much more to buy from known suppliers over here. That's before you factor in the support and warranty from buying here in the UK.
Sometimes it can work out cheaper, however you need to do your homework on the (potential) costs involved.
But not all charges are readily available here. PD chargers are well served with warranties by Monkfish and Walkinshaw, but what about DCs?king, it's much easier and not much more to buy from known suppliers over here. That's before you factor in the support and warranty from buying here in the UK. Sometimes it can work out cheaper, however you need to do your homework on the (potential) costs involved.
Brave Fart said:
Isn't there an amount below which you don't have to pay anything; I thought it was £390 per person? Not alcohol or tobacco obviously, but enough for, say, a GMM Ripshifter (says he off on holiday to florida soon). Happy to be corrected.
Mike.
It used to be goods below £18, that may have changed, but I dont think so.Mike.
stevieturbo said:
Brave Fart said:
Isn't there an amount below which you don't have to pay anything; I thought it was £390 per person? Not alcohol or tobacco obviously, but enough for, say, a GMM Ripshifter (says he off on holiday to florida soon). Happy to be corrected.
Mike.
It used to be goods below £18, that may have changed, but I dont think so.Mike.
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