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buying smartphone from china. any taxes/charges?

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  • 23-03-2013 6:51pm
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    heinervb
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭


    I am buying a smartphone from china and I am wondering if there are any taxes/charges when doing this?
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    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,382 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    There sure are, there'll be VAT@23%, duty, and a handling fee of between €6-€20. That'd be on the total delivery price, not just the cost of the phone itself. Search this forum, you'll find lots of helpful info.


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    heinervb
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭heinervb


    thanks.


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    Miaireland
    Registered Users Posts: 4,063 ✭✭✭Miaireland


    You will probably have to VAT, Duty and admin fees. Also Customs will probably send it off to check whether it is a fake or not so make time allowance not only for the length of the time for postage from China but also the time to get the item check.


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    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Well, this involves a tablet but I'm guessing its a similar affair for a mobile. I bought a tablet for €140 from Hong Kong/Mainland China and the total duties on it was €20. Hope this helps!
    The website was aliexpress btw


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    heinervb
    Registered Users Posts: 87 ✭✭heinervb


    thanks for your help, think ill buy on amazon.co.uk so their wont be charges.


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