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Getting PC parts as a "Gift"

  • 14-12-2004 10:37PM
    #1
    Gryzor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,715 ✭✭✭


    hi

    i heard somewhere that if someone sends you a "gift" from the US you are allowed a certain amount (think it was around €250) exempt from VAT and duty.....anyone know anything about this?? :confused:

    thanks


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  • #2
    Ciaran500
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,225 ✭✭✭Ciaran500


    I've heard that before but I've recieved 2 -3 packages marked as gifts and they all got caught for customs. :(


  • #3
    Gryzor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,715 ✭✭✭Gryzor


    i've got one in customs at dublin airport...been there for 4 days now...still haven't been contacted....Fed-Ex keep tellin me they don't know why its stopped...on there tracking system it says -->

    Dec 14, 2004 7:46 PM

    Shipment exception

    DUBLIN IE

    Regulatory agency clearance delay     :mad:

    guess i'm caught by the curlies!! :p hoped that if a said it was a gift i could invoke the magical Gift Discount!! :D


  • #4
    Padraig Mor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,657 ✭✭✭Padraig Mor


    AFAIK a 'gift' parcel is liable for VAT/duty if its value (including postage!) is over approx €45.


  • #5
    Darwin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,772 ✭✭✭Darwin


    The rules seem to be different for bringing goods back in person from the States. On the news last week, they were reporting that customs at Dublin airport permit an allowance of 175 euros per person above which you had to declare what you were carrying. I wonder why this rate is different for parcels ?


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