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New Import Duty/VAT Thread. Read Post #1 for Rules Updated 14/11/2024

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  • #2432
    gazzaman22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 933 ✭✭✭gazzaman22


    Lego from aliexpress, costing 44.50 euro and 9 euro postage, what fees or customs charges might I get hit with?


    Thanks a million



  • #2433
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,391 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    mod: Please read the first post



  • #2434
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,922 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121401943#Comment_121401943

    Aliexpress handle the customs stuff in advance for irish customers. There should be nothing due.



  • #2435
    pabloazazel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 156 ✭✭pabloazazel


    If I buy a car radio for 150€ in Aliexpress, what chances do have to get caught and pay extra taxes?



  • #2436
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,391 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Literally the previous post before yours.......



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  • #2437
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,922 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121404267#Comment_121404267

    items above €150 attract duty as well as vat. I've never ordered anything that expensive on aliexpress and I would be very reluctant to do so. particularly with electronic items.



  • #2438
    Mcgregorsego
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭Mcgregorsego


    Hello ,

    I purchased a key from UK website couple of weeks ago and the postage was £10 , key was £7.

    Customs wants me to pay €13.20

    I'm really curious as to how where this figure comes from ??

    Has anyone any idea who I can speak to about this as the an post website is totally blind.



  • #2439
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,391 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    see the very first post in the thread.



  • #2440
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121332468#Comment_121332468

    The country of origin is the UK.



  • #2441
    styron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 935 ✭✭✭styron


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121531254#Comment_121531254

    The preferential rate of 0% tariff under the Trade & Cooperation Agreement (TCA) is applied where the manufacturer makes that declaration:

    tarrifRulesOrigin.PNG

    https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/new-customs-rules-for-trade-with-the-eu/



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  • #2442
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121531324#Comment_121531324

    Thanks. I only got charged a total of 37 euro. The seller removed the Vat so the only charge was Irish vat & a 3.50 Anpost fee



  • #2443
    Fabio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,289 ✭✭✭Fabio


    Hi folks,

    Bit of a strange query here but not sure where to turn for help bar ringing An Post.

    I was sent a motorbike jacket with a value of €300 from a UK company (RST, they're a large UK motorbike kit manufacturer) and have been slapped with a customs charge of about €70. The thing is, it's kind of a commercial sample in that I requested they send me this so that I could review it over the course of a few months. They sent it and declared it to be worth €300 (retail price, fair enough) but I'd say it was sent as if I had purchased it myself.

    Is there any sort of exemption for commercial samples of this nature? I'm not sure if "commercial sample" is the right term here but hopefully the description above makes sense.

    Is there some way that the company can send it to me without me being slapped with the customs charge and/or VAT on it?



  • #2444
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,922 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605787#Comment_121605787

    Are you engaged in the selling of motorbike jackets? If no then it does not meet the requirements for a commercial sample. Commercial sample can be imported free of VAT.

    https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs/businesses/relief-duty-vat/samples/index.aspx




  • #2445
    Fabio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,289 ✭✭✭Fabio


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605878#Comment_121605878

    No, I'm not engaged in selling them. I just test the jacket over a few months and write up a review for a different website.



  • #2446
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,922 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605935#Comment_121605935

    I think you're out of luck.



  • #2447
    Fabio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,289 ✭✭✭Fabio


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121605942#Comment_121605942

    Ah shite. Thanks for checking anyway. Might give the company a call and see can they cover it on their side.



  • #2448
    sebna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭sebna


    How to figure out what customs duty would be applied to brand new AVR (Audio Video Receiver) from US with value 3.3k euro?



  • #2449
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,391 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    Look at 1st post in thread



  • #2450
    sebna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭sebna


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121689985#Comment_121689985

    I did. 80% of links are dead and it is kind of useless :)



  • #2451
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,391 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    I tidied up the first post, where two of the links weren’t working. You need to go into the Taric link and find out the classification for what you want, which will give you the duty rate.



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  • #2452
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,218 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    First you need to check whether that product would even work in Europe.

    I'm partial to your abracadabra,

    I'm raptured by the joy of it all.



  • #2453
    joujoujou
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,232 ✭✭✭✭joujoujou
    Unregistered Users


    Sorry if wrong thread, I'm struggling to find better one.

    Quick question about legality of importing beer from North of the border - local shop over there sells local beer (made in Fermanagh) and claims they're send it South no problem.

    But I have doubts it's legal and so simple. AFAIK all booze is liable for excise duty even if sent through single market, but maybe North-South route is exempt?

    Clarification would be much appreciated.

    Thanks. :-)



  • #2454
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,391 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121815060#Comment_121815060

    I would ring Customs directly. Alcohol is subject to VAT and duty, and is usually not legal to import by post/courier



  • #2455
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,218 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    No point ringing them and wasting their time and yours. It's not legal unless you bring the alcohol across the border yourself.

    I'm partial to your abracadabra,

    I'm raptured by the joy of it all.



  • #2456
    Akabusi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,130 ✭✭✭Akabusi


    Hi folks, I am looking to purchase a new Kayak from the UK. I have checked the first post and see there is no duty on such a product when bought new. The reason I'm posting is that the company will not deliver to Ireland. I can go myself and pick it up though. Am i correct in thinking that if I go over on the boat pick up the Kayak then I will just be liable for 23% Irish VAT and as I'm exporting it from the UK i won't have to pay the UK VAT? Also, how and where would i pay the VAT? TIA



  • #2457
    whiterebel
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 15,391 Mod ✭✭✭✭whiterebel


    The company in the UK would charge you UK VAT, as they aren't exporting it, you are. You can contact customs at the port of arrival or at the local revenue office later to arrange customs clearance.



    MOD: Before anyone weighs in with advice, please check the charter for this forum, in particular the bit about evading customs.



  • #2458
    Moose1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 72 ✭✭Moose1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121879808#Comment_121879808

    If the company will send to Northern Ireland use one of the parcel forwarding services and be there on the day to collect the Kayak. You will save a costly ferry trip across.

    OOHPOD etc. charge €6 for oversize and are very understanding with regard to a larger delivery like this (Call before delivery and explain you will collect on same day as delivery etc. etc.)



  • #2459
    Akabusi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,130 ✭✭✭Akabusi


    I see, I'd be caught twice with VAT. Still might work out cheaper than buying here. Thanks



  • #2460
    Akabusi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,130 ✭✭✭Akabusi


    That might be an option, I know a fishing shop up there who might source it for me from the UK. They then sell it to me. As I'd be buying it from them, I think that is okay. Thanks



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  • #2461
    justmehere
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 165 ✭✭justmehere


    Hi,

    Is there any customs/import duty payable on an antique piece of Edwardian (Providence: England) jewellery posted from the UK to Ireland? Value would be over €3k

    I think the TARIC is 7113 19 which says 0%

    image.png


    It's an 18ct gold chain with some diamonds. Thanks.



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