Importing a Laptop from the US

skyward_blade

Hi,
I was planning on ordering a laptop from a US-based eBay seller. It's a Lenovo Ideapad Y580 and costs $1041 plus another $96 for shipping. Wondering what I should expect to pay with regards to import duty and VAT?
Any help would be appreciated

Al Capwned

Voltage will be different too, i'm assuming. You'll probably need to get a new power supply to reduce the input voltage from 240v, rather than the 110v the US uses.

skyward_blade

Al Capwned wrote: »

Voltage will be different too, i'm assuming. You'll probably need to get a new power supply to reduce the input voltage from 240v, rather than the 110v the US uses.

I've actually checked this out already and was informed there wouldn't be any issues as long as I used a travel adapter for the plug.

Torqay

Laptop power supplies usually work anywhere, from 100 to 240V.

There is no import duty on laptops, however, customs will hit you with 23% VAT.

skyward_blade

Torqay wrote: »

Laptop power supplies usually work anywhere, from 100 to 240V.

There is no import duty on laptops, however, customs will hit you with 23% VAT.

Ah alright, cheers for the info.

coylemj

skyward_blade wrote: »

I've actually checked this out already and was informed there wouldn't be any issues as long as I used a travel adapter for the plug.

You'll be better off just replacing the power lead, it's most likely a clover-leaf or figure of eight.

So either buy this ..



or this...

Capt'n Midnight

have you checked out the warranty

Keano!

Isn't it like 869 here? sake of 20 quid roughly i'd buy it here to be on the safe side.... could be wrong on the price, but i think i heard that.

Overheal

coylemj wrote: »

You'll be better off just replacing the power lead, it's most likely a clover-leaf or figure of eight.

So either buy this ..



or this...

For the sake of a fuse on the plug, I'd go this route.