Import duty on a custom computer from the UK

dano1066

I have ordered a custom PC from the UK. The seller is unsure about tax liability. The PC is assembled in the UK but is made of parts not made in the UK.

I see on citizens information https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/consumer/shopping/buying_online_from_uk_after_brexit.html

"The EU and UK have agreed a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (pdf) (the Brexit Trade Deal) that covers customs charges when buying online from the UK. However, the deal only applies to products coming into Ireland that are made in the UK."

I also see on money guide Ireland https://www.moneyguideireland.com/irish-customs-duty-on-uk-online-purchases.html

"Here are some examples of goods sold from the UK (or anywhere else) that can be imported duty-free into Ireland regardless of the country of origin.

- Computers & Computer Parts"

If this is true, a PC that is built in the UK should not be subject to any sort of tax or duty due to it being a computer, which is exempt and also due to it being made in the UK. Is this the case or is there more to this thst may still have me paying tax?

Confused11811

I contacted revenue on a similar issue. I would suggest you do the same to confirm but there is no custom charges on computers or computer components coming into Ireland , they are in a zero custom category. However you will be charge VAT the standard Irish rate, this will be based on the total price you paid. You should ask the retailer if they can sell to you with UK VAT removed otherwise you be charged Irish VAT on top of the UK VAT. The shipping company used can collect irish VAT at the correct rate, they'll change you for the pleasure of doing so.

Personally I'd rather use a UK retailer who is set up correctly to ship to Ireland, such as Amazon who actually ship custom computer, others will too. Either that or use an EU provider.

Confused11811

See the response I received from revenue regarding importing computer components from USA in my case. The same applies to full PC systems too be it , USA, Canada, UK and other areas too

Jim_Hodge

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118970769#Comment_118970769

Yes, no duty but there is VAT. Make sure you're not paying UK VAT as well.

dano1066

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118970752#Comment_118970752

I did buy this through amazon but didn't realize until I had completed the checkout that the item is being fulfilled by the seller and not Amazon.

I have reached out and asked them about removing UK VAT. Have you any idea if this is complicated to do? I am sure it isn't too bad but I don't want them to respond and make up some excuse saying its way too much effort to do this when they are just unwilling to help. They might do it but I am just preparing for the worst. Is removing VAT from an export a difficult thing for a retailer to do?

Confused11811

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118972738#Comment_118972738

Sorry, I've no idea. Canceling the order might be the best thing. Head over to the PC Building & Upgrading forum after for advice on what build to get and where to get it - https://www.boards.ie/categories/pc-building-upgrading