Mish

Has anyone in the UK purchased larger/expensive items, such as set of alloys from America?

Out of interest... is there any 'hidden' costs...? For example, I have a delivered price for some stuff, but do I get taxed when they land here in the UK?

Any help/past experiences shared would be appreciated... could make the difference as to if its worth bringing in from America or better to source in UK.

Thanks

Mish

mikefifth

Chances are you will be taxed.

Customs have always refused to release my goods until I have paid duty.

Mish

thanks mike... to ask a stupid question (sorry)... is it just the usual 20% VAT or is there 'extras'?

heymynameismark

I all my experience of importing stuff, when caught, it's been the usual ~£25 charge or something.

psandow

Importing alloys from the US FedEx wanted Duty paid over phone before they released. Importing BBK from the US, DHL sent a Duty bill a couple of weeks after delivery (Thought I had got away with it!)

Mish

mmmmh, thanks guys... thats a shame, Volk rims arent cheap are they! lol

lovegroova

See here: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/108...t__p__23189038

s2tommi

I bought an alloycraft rear diffuser, it's quite a large item and it goes right back past the diff, I received a 35£ Tax charge for this

har-vey

You should be charged 20% on the value of the good including the postage cost but if you have a nice seller in the U.S. They can mark the value of the good at much lower than you paid to help reduce the bill your end

AlexGJ248

If you are after Volk Racing wheels, try Co-ordsport/Part Box or Injection Imports.