Importing wheel

fran83

I was thinking of buying some wheels from China.

What is the charge from customs?

Is it 23% plus a percentage of the delivery charge?

ted1

fran83 wrote: »

I was thinking of buying some wheels from China.

What is the charge from customs?

Is it 23% plus a percentage of the delivery charge?

(cost+shipping+handling (7 euro with An post)+2.7%DUTY)*1.23 (VAT)=cost

basically VAT is chargable on wheel+fees+Duty

http://www.dutycalculator.com/hs-lookup/774496/hs-tariff-code-for-bike-wheels/


****no duty if its less than 150 euro***

fran83

ted1 wrote: »

(cost+shipping+handling (7 euro with An post)+2.7%DUTY)*1.23 (VAT)=cost

basically VAT is chargable on wheel+fees+Duty

http://www.dutycalculator.com/hs-lookup/774496/hs-tariff-code-for-bike-wheels/


****no duty if its less than 150 euro***

Thanks for that.

blackvalley

fran83 wrote: »

What is the charge from customs?

I dont think the charge is important . However the cost of riding around on junk wheels could be massive.:eek:

lennymc

blackvalley wrote: »

I dont think the charge is important . However the cost of riding around on junk wheels could be massive.:eek:

Do you have direct experience or is that just hearsay? Genuine question.

I have a set of chinese wheels, have raced roads and cx on them, and they are fine. i know lots of other people who have chinese wheels with no problems, but am yet to meet someone who did have problems. I bought from a reputable seller and would buy again.

yop

lennymc wrote: »

Do you have direct experience or is that just hearsay? Genuine question.

I have a set of chinese wheels, have raced roads and cx on them, and they are fine. i know lots of other people who have chinese wheels with no problems, but am yet to meet someone who did have problems. I bought from a reputable seller and would buy again.

Think there are a good few on boardsies who have used them without issue. Make sure its a reliable supplier.

Fender76

I've been using them for years and I love them..
I've heard all sorts of sh1te from people advising against them for this and that reason but I have never once heard first hand testimony of anyone who has had a fail..
I get my wheels checked regularly by a wheel builder.. thats what I would advise.

blackvalley

I have direct experience of someone who imported wheels from China about two years ago and had serious problems with bearings and spokes.
However i am not sure if he bought from a reputable dealer over there . So I suppose the advice would be to do your research and if possible speak to someone who has dealt with the company before.

fran83

Anybody got any recommendations of company's to buy from?

NBar

http://youtu.be/59MsPG3lzkU

This fella does a few reviews etc so might help

lennymc

i bought some from carbonzone on ebay.com

Fender76

Farsports and Yishun.

Quigs Snr

Fender76 wrote: »

Farsports and Yishun.

+1 for farsports. Generally accepted to be the best if the huge thread on weightweenies is any indication.have had 3 sets of their wheels flawless so far.