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VAT + Custom Duty

  • 06-12-2005 8:08pm
    #1
    comet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭


    Hi I am considering buying an mp3 player from B&H online store in the states, i doubt they will be prepared to mark the package down in value or as a gift. It would be shipped by "US Mail - Airmail Parcel Post" at a cost of $35 bringing the total value to $369.95 + $35 = $404.95 (€343). Can anyone tell me exactly how much I would owe in Duty + VAT if this gets caught in the post?
    The cheapest I can source the item here on an English website is for €406. So that gives me a cushion of 60euro and I'm wondering if it gets caught if I have anything to lose.


Comments

  • #2
    CrowdedHouse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,936 ✭✭✭CrowdedHouse


    I reckon €77 - 21% + €5 fees,there's a good chance US Mail will get past without charges in my experience.

    Seven Worlds will Collide



  • #3
    comet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭comet


    right thanks, someone else suggested 24% altogether so either way it seems to be worth a gambe!


  • #4
    BrianD
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    Are these packages not delivered by the wonderful GLS who will no doubt levy as many charges as possible (along with a service fee)?


  • #5
    comet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭comet


    who are GLS? that doesn't sound good!


  • #6
    CrowdedHouse
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    No,not since the start of this year GLS lost the contract with USPS.Back with good ol' An Post now.

    Seven Worlds will Collide



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  • #7
    comet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭comet


    cool! thanks


  • #8
    masterK
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    Do they have a gift wrapping option? A lot of online sites offer one, if so get it done as there's less chance of customs opening it.


  • #9
    comet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭comet


    the value of the item will be still marked on the outside though won't it?


  • #10
    masterK
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,757 ✭✭✭masterK


    It will but customs may see it's gift wrapped and is most likely a present and may let it pass being Christmas and all, they'll assume somebody is being sent a present. There's no guarantees it just lessens the chances of you being caught. I do it all the time when I can and have never been caught for Customs charges, whether the gift wrapping makes a difference or not I can't say for sure.


  • #11
    shoegirl
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    I got stung for this before. You could be in for a nasty surprise.

    For a 45 dollar DVD boxset I got charged just over 30 euro.

    Basically the duty/tax was only about 12 euro but they then charge you for collecting it and then levy VAT on that!

    So basically I paid about 65% tax on the item. Never again.


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