wilsonpeter@mac
Peter
Need advice please on buying kit from Ebay.I am in Liverpool,England and thinking of bidding on equipment in the United States.Do I have to pay duty to Customs and Excise?I have never done this before and would appreciate advice from someone who has.
Fred
Feline Great
Welcome Peter (or is it Wilson). 
OK, if you buy anything from outside the EU, you are liable to pay VAT rate for the UK and additional customs charges at a goods value they decide.
You can minimise this if your buying the goods as a gift. This must be declared on the shipment information though.
Good luck and enjoy shooting some film.
Set up a gallery.
OK, if you buy anything from outside the EU, you are liable to pay VAT rate for the UK and additional customs charges at a goods value they decide.
You can minimise this if your buying the goods as a gift. This must be declared on the shipment information though.
Good luck and enjoy shooting some film.
Set up a gallery.
wilsonpeter@mac
Peter
Fred.Thank you for your advice.Sorry it is Peter.First time ever used a forum like this.
D.O'K.
Darren O'Keeffe.
Dear Peter,
I don't know the answer, but am also in Liverpool and have found the people at the HM Customs & Excise offices at Seaforth Dock helpful in answering general inquiries when rung up on (0151) 934 1200. Alternatively there is a national advice line on (0845) 010 9000 (but I haven't tried that...).
Best of luck,
D.O'K.
I don't know the answer, but am also in Liverpool and have found the people at the HM Customs & Excise offices at Seaforth Dock helpful in answering general inquiries when rung up on (0151) 934 1200. Alternatively there is a national advice line on (0845) 010 9000 (but I haven't tried that...).
Best of luck,
D.O'K.
wilsonpeter@mac
Peter
Thank you D.O'K.
What a small world.I will call them on Monday.
Many thanks,
Peter
What a small world.I will call them on Monday.
Many thanks,
Peter
GRK
Member
Peter,
I did the same as you and bought my 1st G2 from the states about 2 years ago. I paid $1100 + shipping at the time. I arranged with the shop to state it was a repair. The package was still insured for $1100 so Customs stung me for £144! I complained and it took 3 months to get £129 back- apparently Parcelforce keep £15 as a service charge! i heard that customs charge 17.5% VAT + 6% service. Dont know if thats true though.
I bought my 28mm and my 21mm from private owners abroad with no hassle. Hope you have better luck than me.
I did the same as you and bought my 1st G2 from the states about 2 years ago. I paid $1100 + shipping at the time. I arranged with the shop to state it was a repair. The package was still insured for $1100 so Customs stung me for £144! I complained and it took 3 months to get £129 back- apparently Parcelforce keep £15 as a service charge! i heard that customs charge 17.5% VAT + 6% service. Dont know if thats true though.
I bought my 28mm and my 21mm from private owners abroad with no hassle. Hope you have better luck than me.