Car import duties from USA

amcd0812 · 2017-09-12 19:34:25

Hi, we are importing a classic car from the USA (a total one-off!) and are reeling from the shock of the additional charges, over and above the shipping costs. I've been advised by the brokers the revenue will charge import duty based on the value of the car plus the cost of shipping, which comes to nearly an extra €1k. I…

12-09-2017 07:34PM

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Hi, we are importing a classic car from the USA (a total one-off!) and are reeling from the shock of the additional charges, over and above the shipping costs. I've been advised by the brokers the revenue will charge import duty based on the value of the car plus the cost of shipping, which comes to nearly an extra €1k. I knew about duty on the price of the car, but on the shipping costs as well??? Also nearly the same again in docking charges! Just wondering, has anyone else had the same experience...? Any advice welcome!

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Try the motors forum then:

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=47

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