Import duty from the US

penexpers

There's an article in the Independant today saying that revenue are going to start charging customs on goods brought back from America through Dublin Airport. I think traditonally, this has been ignored, but they're starting to cop on to it now. Anything over 22 euro in value must be declared.

Lex_Diamonds

Ha ha ha, over my dead body.

A Dub in Glasgo

'IRISH shoppers travelling to the United States hoping for pre-Christmas bargains are in for a sharp suprise at customs on the way home.

The up-coming November Thanksgiving Day weekend has traditionally been very popular among Irish people who wish to shop in the US, but now they will have to pay duty and VAT on their purchases.

Under rules enforced by the Revenue Commissioners and Customs officials, anyone bringing in goods over the value of €22 will have to pay for duty and VAT. And with goods valued at between €22 and €350 subject to 3.5pc duty and 21pc VAT, the weekend trip to New York could work out considerably more expensive than a few days in Grafton Street, depending on the amount of goods declared.

Those tempted not to declare their shopping take a considerable risk - if they're caught, the goods can be seized, and penalties amounting to double the VAT and duty due are payable if the goods are to be recovered.

Once the value of the shopping goes over €350, a whole array of different charges for duty come into play, with some clothes attracting duty charges of up to 24pc on top of VAT.

Nevertheless, Aer Lingus has reported heavy bookings from Ireland for the popular weekend, with prices of up to €1,600 for a return flight on the weekend.

The Dublin Airport Authority said that in the region of 7,000 people will travel to the US from November 24 to November 26.'


Examination of travellers' baggage by Customs and Excise officers

Bri

Presumably the ol' "clothes with labels removed posted back" will still work?

GreeBo

Once its not boxed, how can they prove you bought it?
Unless you arrive home with 5 iPOD's in your bag.... :eek:

penexpers

Bri wrote:

Presumably the ol' "clothes with labels removed posted back" will still work?

I'm not sure TBH. I've been hearing lately that almost everything from the US is getting whacked with import duty these days.

penexpers

GreeBo wrote:

Once its not boxed, how can they prove you bought it?
Unless you arrive home with 5 iPOD's in your bag.... :eek:

It depends how they view it. It might be up to you to prove that you bought it in Ireland.

Bri

You could wear everything you bought!

tk123

Bri wrote:

You could wear everything you bought!

I already thought of that I tells you!! There's another post abt this...

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=196277

Bri

Great minds...