Dave Bellamy asked:
> I need some advice concerning the costs of importing
> used OM cameras, lenses and accessories into the UK.
> If anyone has experience of doing this, can you tell me:
> 1. Does Value Added Tax (VAT) have to be paid, always, sometimes, never?
>From inside the EU, never. From outside the EU, always, on new and used
items. Sometimes you get lucky with small packages. There is no VAT on
books.
> 2. What is the typical level of import duty?
Sorry, don't know. Telephone Customs & Excise - they can tell you.
> 3. When do these have to be paid (on receipt)?
The carrier will not hand over the package until you pay. You will also
have to pay their handling charge.
> 4. Does the sender have to make the valuation for import duty purposes?
Yes. They should complete a Customs declaration form that is attached to
the parcel. This includes a description and value.
Alan Wood
Documentation Writer / Web Master
Context Limited (http://www.context.co.uk/)
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