Ordering car parts from the internet - import duty?

Moe7

Hey guys,

I'm looking to order a performance upgrade for an engine from a UK seller, he said he would quote me a price without VAT and deliver to Ireland, its literally a pulley , an air filter and some screws. Anybody know if i'd be charged with import duty on it?

keithclancy

Moe7 wrote: »

Hey guys,

I'm looking to order a performance upgrade for an engine from a UK seller, he said he would quote me a price without VAT and deliver to Ireland, its literally a pulley , an air filter and some screws. Anybody know if i'd be charged with import duty on it?

No

You can import anything within the EU except for Booze, Fags and Machine guns.

Moe7

keithclancy wrote: »

No

You can import anything within the EU except for Booze, Fags and Machine guns.

LMAO, hilarious, thanks for the input

ShadowHearth

Moe7 wrote: »

LMAO, hilarious, thanks for the input

anything that comes from eu does not need import duty. if you ordering stuff from jap and usa, then get ready to bend over.

i bought hks dump valve from jap website, got cought on duty for 50 quid i think.

Moe7

ShadowHearth wrote: »

anything that comes from eu does not need import duty. if you ordering stuff from jap and usa, then get ready to bend over.

i bought hks dump valve from jap website, got cought on duty for 50 quid i think.

Thanks Shadow, yeah I thought I read that somewhere but wanted to make sure as this kit costs just under a thousand pounds, its a bit of a stretch for me and VAT or import duty would make a huge difference

coylemj

If he doesn't charge you VAT you could be hit if the excise boys open the package and study the documentation.

Midnight_EG

Moe7 wrote: »

Thanks Shadow, yeah I thought I read that somewhere but wanted to make sure as this kit costs just under a thousand pounds, its a bit of a stretch for me and VAT or import duty would make a huge difference

A pulley, an air filter and a few screws are costing nearly a grand to buy

n97 mini

If you're not VAT registered he will have to charge you VAT. Not your concern if he doesn't as it's his problem.

Moe7

coylemj wrote: »

If he doesn't charge you VAT you could be hit if the excise boys open the package and study the documentation.

Sounds dangerous, what are the chances of that happening?
so should I just ask him not to send a reciept?

CiniO

How come he's not going to charge you VAT?

If he doesn't, then you'll have to pay VAT in Ireland.

But AFAIK it's not legal for him not to charge you VAT unless you are a business customer.

Moe7

CiniO wrote: »

How come he's not going to charge you VAT?

If he doesn't, then you'll have to pay VAT in Ireland.

But AFAIK it's not legal for him not to charge you VAT unless you are a business customer.

I'm not sure why , he said he can do the kit without VAT if delivered in Ireland, must make financial sense to him, how will the boys here know if he's charged VAT or not?

slimjimmc

Moe7 wrote: »

I'm not sure why , he said he can do the kit without VAT if delivered in Ireland, must make financial sense to him, how will the boys here know if he's charged VAT or not?

If your buying for a business you can give him your VAT number and he can zero-rate the goods for VAT, i.e. delivered VAT-free as far as he's concerned.
However you'll get hit for Irish VAT instead. No legal way of escaping VAT if you're not already VAT exempt.

n97 mini

Moe7 wrote: »

I'm not sure why , he said he can do the kit without VAT if delivered in Ireland, must make financial sense to him, how will the boys here know if he's charged VAT or not?

He's probably never done it before and doesn't understand the process.

Package is coming from within the EU so the customs won't bat an eyelid at it unless it ticks or is leaking white powder.

Moe7

n97 mini wrote: »

He's probably never done it before and doesn't understand the process.

Package is coming from within the EU so the customs won't bat an eyelid at it unless it ticks or is leaking white powder.

Thanks for the clarification, should be ok to order then

Nissan doctor

Midnight_EG wrote: »

A pulley, an air filter and a few screws are costing nearly a grand to buy

I'll guess something to do with a supercharger...

Midnight_EG

Nissan doctor wrote: »

I'll guess something to do with a supercharger...

Would have been my guess too :P

Moe7

You guessed correctly! Nothing extreme, a simple Carlsson kit made for the base 200 kompressor engines in C/E?SLK class mercedes cars. It increases boost to increase power about 40hp

kona

Moe7 wrote: »

You guessed correctly! Nothing extreme, a simple Carlsoon kit made for the base 200 kompressor engines in C/E?SLK class mercedes cars. It increases boost to increase power about 40hp

Wont you need to change the Timing and fuelling etc if your running more boost? Maybe change the CR?

Moe7

Good point, I've seen alot in other forums about how the m271 engine is programmed well enough to handle extra boost, some of the other tuners (Kleeman, Braubus) offer a chip with their kit but this ones seems to be the one with the most positive reviews

"The CK20 tuning package increases the power of your car from 163 to 195 bhp and consists of a specially developed water pump wheel, vibration damper and performance air filter. A carlsson insignia is also included."

kona

Moe7 wrote: »

Good point, I've seen alot in other forums about how the m271 engine is programmed well enough to handle extra boost, some of the other tuners (Kleeman, Braubus) offer a chip with their kit but this ones seems to be the one with the most positive reviews

"The CK20 tuning package increases the power of your car from 163 to 195 bhp and consists of a specially developed water pump wheel, vibration damper and performance air filter. A carlsson insignia is also included."

It might be able to handle the extra boost but Im thinking a 30bhp gain is abit optimistic your looking at over 20% gain in power there. The engine will need to be remapped to get the most out of the mod. A 20% increase in power you may be looking at getting larger injectors etc too. I dont know much about the kit TBH, but a 20% rise in power is alot to get out of a bolt on mod.