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Buying smartphone from Gearbest pay taxes?

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  • 09-10-2017 12:19pm
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    voyager7
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi guys,

    I am planning to buy a Xiaomi smartphone from gearbest and their warehouse is in Hong Kong, that is, not EU, I would like to know if import duties will apply? The phone costs $140.

    Anyone already bought there? Any problems?

    Thank you!!
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    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,463 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Yes they will apply, wether or not you get charged is the next thing, its hit and miss.


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    voyager7
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭voyager7


    jonnycivic wrote: »
    Yes they will apply, wether or not you get charged is the next thing, its hit and miss.

    Ok jonnycivic, thanks.

    Any idea how much will they charge (if they do)?
    The free shipment would be a good option?


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    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    $140 + 0 = €119.34 total value
    VAT: €27.44
    Handling fee: €10

    So you'll pay €37.44 or thereabouts. If you pay for a courier you must pay VAT on that fee too, and handling fees can be €15 instead of 10.


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    voyager7
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭voyager7


    ED E wrote: »
    $140 + 0 = €119.34 total value
    VAT: €27.44
    Handling fee: €10

    So you'll pay €37.44 or thereabouts. If you pay for a courier you must pay VAT on that fee too, and handling fees can be €15 instead of 10.

    WOW! Thanks a lot !


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