Duty & VAT

CorvetteTom

Hi,
Just a quick question to which i am getting mixed responses. I am bringing in a US car (71 BB Corvette) and she is comming in through the UK, My question is as follows :
If I pay the duty and VAT in the UK, Will I have to pay the difference (Between 17.5% and 21%) in Ireland!

The last time I brought one in (Last year) I was told that I would from the Revenue So i payed it all here (brought through the UK on a T1 form) But that costs mony to organise (shippers dont like to do it and you need a clearing agent to also do it here).

Any help greatly appreciated as the car is due in 27th of June!

Thanks

sentenel

Hi Tom,
All you are required to do if bringing a car in from outside of the EU is pay Duty and Vat on the point of first entry in a European State. Once its paid there you shouldn't have to pay any more Vat or Duty, you'll have to pay 50 Euro VRT though. I have imported five Cars/ Truck in from the states and have paid all the Vat and Duty in England and never had to pay anymore here. Your right about the T1 its very hard to organise and the shipper will try talk you out of it but I and others from our club never had any trouble clearing them in England just get all the documentation.
cheers
joe

CorvetteTom

Thanks Joe,
I never made last sunday as had to get new tyres as she wasnt roadworthy (showing metal).
But I am looking forward to september
Hopefully the weather will be better than last year

Tom

camarobill

good man tom welcome aboard cleared a spot in the shed so we can put all the new goodys on the vett when she gets here,so that means il have to drive ur 78 vett to the shows now,or can i drive the big block just to make sure shes ok hope u bought a few new back tyres as wellllllll

sentenel

Hi Tom
Any pics of the vette? looking at a few in the states at the moment thinking about bringing one in as I sold my Mustang at the Show.
cheers
joe

CorvetteTom

Joe,
Well Here she is
She is 1971 Big Block, 7.4 Ltrs 454 CI 365Hp LS5, All Numbers Matching Bridgehampton Blue Roadster. (Ive attached a few pics - I hope they work)
I've already orderes new interior and soft-top and she is due in at the end of the month (I cant wait)

Thanks billy for the offer when she comes in (I dont know about the tyres one though!!) Just bought the two for the 79 L82, 260 Euros Ah sure, aint they worth it.

Joe
What are you planning on going for?



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Yeah! and no smart comments about the bird poo Billy!!

And the Piece de ressistance!
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camarobill

she looks the dogs b...x tom,hope u got back from the show today in time to test out those new bikes the boys in liverpool will have some fun takeing here off the boat ,

sentenel

Hi Tom,
Have to agree with Bill she looks fantastic hmmmmm maybe might have a look at a convertible :rolleyes:
cheers
joe

CorvetteTom

yep,
Isnt this the worst part of getting her - a: The Delay, B: everybody else seems to get a chance to driver her first!!

Nope - didnt go cycling afterwards. But vette to bed (wrapped it all up) and had a drink.
Thanks for the offer for a cuppa in yours - but I'll take you up on it next time.

I'll Touch base with you during the weekend ref mosney - Have you heard any timmings and are you just turning up on the day or pre-arranging?

Talk soon
Tom

CorvetteTom

Thanks Joe,
I cant wait till i get her

Tom

camarobill

whats the story any problems getting the car home,or have u got it any pictures

CorvetteTom

Well Here she Is - You should hear her Roar~!

I hear you were in mondello with some ladies hanging around your car give us a look at one or two?





Looks a bit better when she is clean eh?

camarobill

congrats,looking forward to a spin in her nice colour and looks real clean,best of luck with it,u lucky son of a gun :cool: