Buying wheels from EU and bringing back to UK
Discussion
aturnick54 said:
Found a set of wheels I like on FB marketplace, they are not available in the UK. Set I've found is in France and reasonably priced.
Has anyone brought a set of wheels or any car parts back into the UK since Brexit without too much fuss? Will be driving back with them in the car.
I've used the tunnel a few times recently and at no point has the car been stopped other than at passport control and ticket control.Has anyone brought a set of wheels or any car parts back into the UK since Brexit without too much fuss? Will be driving back with them in the car.
They did swab the steering wheel of my car once (for exposives/drugs I suppose).
Personally I'd just go get the wheels and bring them back. The worst that can happen is that you'll need to pay import duty on them.
The ferry is a lot cheaper than the tunnel at the moment btw, especially on a short return.
CraigyMc said:
I've used the tunnel a few times recently and at no point has the car been stopped other than at passport control and ticket control.
They did swab the steering wheel of my car once (for exposives/drugs I suppose).
Personally I'd just go get the wheels and bring them back. The worst that can happen is that you'll need to pay import duty on them.
The ferry is a lot cheaper than the tunnel at the moment btw, especially on a short return.
Yeah this is usually the case with me, but I'm sure if they spot a car with a full set of wheels in might raise an eyebrow. Would just be my luck.They did swab the steering wheel of my car once (for exposives/drugs I suppose).
Personally I'd just go get the wheels and bring them back. The worst that can happen is that you'll need to pay import duty on them.
The ferry is a lot cheaper than the tunnel at the moment btw, especially on a short return.
I guess it's a risk you take, and as you say worst case they'll make you pay to import. Although as to how the duty would be calculated on used wheels I'm not sure.
aturnick54 said:
CraigyMc said:
I've used the tunnel a few times recently and at no point has the car been stopped other than at passport control and ticket control.
They did swab the steering wheel of my car once (for exposives/drugs I suppose).
Personally I'd just go get the wheels and bring them back. The worst that can happen is that you'll need to pay import duty on them.
The ferry is a lot cheaper than the tunnel at the moment btw, especially on a short return.
Yeah this is usually the case with me, but I'm sure if they spot a car with a full set of wheels in might raise an eyebrow. Would just be my luck.They did swab the steering wheel of my car once (for exposives/drugs I suppose).
Personally I'd just go get the wheels and bring them back. The worst that can happen is that you'll need to pay import duty on them.
The ferry is a lot cheaper than the tunnel at the moment btw, especially on a short return.
I guess it's a risk you take, and as you say worst case they'll make you pay to import. Although as to how the duty would be calculated on used wheels I'm not sure.
Reminds me of that news story where the cyclists sent their bike ahead to Spain for a charity event and flew over to be met with a large import bill.
aturnick54 said:
CraigyMc said:
I've used the tunnel a few times recently and at no point has the car been stopped other than at passport control and ticket control.
They did swab the steering wheel of my car once (for exposives/drugs I suppose).
Personally I'd just go get the wheels and bring them back. The worst that can happen is that you'll need to pay import duty on them.
The ferry is a lot cheaper than the tunnel at the moment btw, especially on a short return.
Yeah this is usually the case with me, but I'm sure if they spot a car with a full set of wheels in might raise an eyebrow. Would just be my luck.They did swab the steering wheel of my car once (for exposives/drugs I suppose).
Personally I'd just go get the wheels and bring them back. The worst that can happen is that you'll need to pay import duty on them.
The ferry is a lot cheaper than the tunnel at the moment btw, especially on a short return.
I guess it's a risk you take, and as you say worst case they'll make you pay to import. Although as to how the duty would be calculated on used wheels I'm not sure.
Obviously up to you if you want to claim the VAT (or I guess TVA as it's France) back.
#brexitdividends...
CraigyMc said:
For info, I tried doing this using made-up values and for a set of wheels bought in france for €1000, it came back with an import duty of £16.90 and VAT of £172.44.
Obviously up to you if you want to claim the VAT (or I guess TVA as it's France) back.
#brexitdividends...
I suppose on new wheels where you have the invoice and a company VAT number that would be easy enough to do with the Douane. In this case it's a bit more complicated if I buy them used privately, and pay cash.Obviously up to you if you want to claim the VAT (or I guess TVA as it's France) back.
#brexitdividends...
I've read on UK gov site you can have a personal allowance of £390 providing goods are for your own use. Suppose I could claim the value of the wheels is £350 and then they wouldn't be due any tax.
GR86 said:
Perhaps you are on the way back from the ring?
Reminds me of that news story where the cyclists sent their bike ahead to Spain for a charity event and flew over to be met with a large import bill.
That's crazy. But then again plenty of people take bikes to the EU by car and don't pay any tax to import, so there must be some sort of allowance/exception. Or just common sense would be great on personal items.Reminds me of that news story where the cyclists sent their bike ahead to Spain for a charity event and flew over to be met with a large import bill.
aturnick54 said:
I suppose on new wheels where you have the invoice and a company VAT number that would be easy enough to do with the Douane. In this case it's a bit more complicated if I buy them used privately, and pay cash.
I've read on UK gov site you can have a personal allowance of £390 providing goods are for your own use. Suppose I could claim the value of the wheels is £350 and then they wouldn't be due any tax.
Go with a friend and buy two wheels each?I've read on UK gov site you can have a personal allowance of £390 providing goods are for your own use. Suppose I could claim the value of the wheels is £350 and then they wouldn't be due any tax.
aturnick54 said:
GR86 said:
Perhaps you are on the way back from the ring?
Reminds me of that news story where the cyclists sent their bike ahead to Spain for a charity event and flew over to be met with a large import bill.
That's crazy. But then again plenty of people take bikes to the EU by car and don't pay any tax to import, so there must be some sort of allowance/exception. Or just common sense would be great on personal items.Reminds me of that news story where the cyclists sent their bike ahead to Spain for a charity event and flew over to be met with a large import bill.
The issue is how do they know that a truck load of bikes are being used then exported home, rather than being imported ?
It's why the couriers who took motorcycles to Europe have ceased trading (they took your bike, you flew over to ride it for a holiday then they brought it back)
KTMsm said:
If you are with your items it's fairly obvious they are being used and taken home so no fees
The issue is how do they know that a truck load of bikes are being used then exported home, rather than being imported ?
It's why the couriers who took motorcycles to Europe have ceased trading (they took your bike, you flew over to ride it for a holiday then they brought it back)
Technically speaking should you not have an ATA carnet when bringing a bike with you? Especially if the value is more than your duty free allowance. Unless there's a clause somewhere that allows temporary importThe issue is how do they know that a truck load of bikes are being used then exported home, rather than being imported ?
It's why the couriers who took motorcycles to Europe have ceased trading (they took your bike, you flew over to ride it for a holiday then they brought it back)
aturnick54 said:
KTMsm said:
If you are with your items it's fairly obvious they are being used and taken home so no fees
The issue is how do they know that a truck load of bikes are being used then exported home, rather than being imported ?
It's why the couriers who took motorcycles to Europe have ceased trading (they took your bike, you flew over to ride it for a holiday then they brought it back)
Technically speaking should you not have an ATA carnet when bringing a bike with you? Especially if the value is more than your duty free allowance. Unless there's a clause somewhere that allows temporary importThe issue is how do they know that a truck load of bikes are being used then exported home, rather than being imported ?
It's why the couriers who took motorcycles to Europe have ceased trading (they took your bike, you flew over to ride it for a holiday then they brought it back)
swamp said:
Bung them in the back and stick your stuff on top, and then some bottles of wine and cheese on top of that.
What are the post brexit wine limits now?Apologies, back on topic now, you could get a receipt from the person you buy them from for €300, if you get stopped, plead ignorance and show them the receipt.
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