Import duty on new frame?

llandai

I'm considering importing a new mtb frame from the states and wanted to get an idea of the total import duty I could get hit with. The frame would cost about $2300(€1750) in the states versus €2600 this side of the pond. Anyone know how I can work out what the import duty would be?

Tenzor07

Oh! What are you getting?


Have a look at this page: www.dutycalculator.com/help_center/Import-duty-taxes-when-importing-into-ireland/

Chips Lovell

It's 4.7 per cent for frames. Then you add 21 per cent VAT on top of that, i.e. price plus duty.

llandai

Cheers for that guys. From my calculations that'll add on another €430ish to the frame!

This is what I'm looking at:
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Intense-Carbon-Carbine-First-Look-2011.html

cdaly_

Vladimir Kurtains wrote: »

It's 4.7 per cent for frames. Then you add 21 per cent VAT on top of that, i.e. price plus duty.

Don't forget that the 4.7% duty is on the price of the frame, shipping and insurance (ie. total price to get the frame to ireland). Then the 21(23)% VAT goes on top of all of that...

llandai

Just out of interest does anyone know what the rate is for full bikes, I believe it's a higher rate than a frame on it's own?

Beasty

llandai wrote: »

Just out of interest does anyone know what the rate is for full bikes, I believe it's a higher rate than a frame on it's own?

14%

llandai

Thanks Beasty.