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Importing from UK - new rules

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  • 21-02-2023 4:46pm
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    armstrongracer
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭


    I have a bike that I owned when I lived in UK and kept at my brothers, its been in my name for 10 years and VRT would only be €120 if I brought it back here. However, I've been told under the new rules I'd have to pay duty & vat which are likely to be more than its worth. It was first registered in 2005 so is nearly 18 years old. I know that there are different rules for NI but this is a UK bike so it will have to comply. I've looked online and rules are quite confusing, plus it was a private sale and I don't have a receipt. How do I calculate the other costs apart from VRT, which is straight forward?



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    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    You employ a Customs agent who does all that for you, as part of the clearance process.

    That is another change after Brexit.

    Its not worth it unless you have a rare machine.



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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120274773#Comment_120274773


    generally true, but if the total bill of customs, vat & vrt is still a few hundred, you're unlikely to buy a bike for the same money here. I know it feels like you're paying for the same bike twice, but if it's a good one, might still be worth doing.

    If OP told us what it is, we could put a better figure on it.

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    armstrongracer
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭armstrongracer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120274773#Comment_120274773

    Its a KTM 950sm 2005, runs ok but a bit tatty worth no more than €3-3.5K



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    Hocus Focus
    Registered Users Posts: 753 ✭✭✭Hocus Focus


    The Citizens' Information website is a bit more informative than the Revenue one.



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