BassMan94 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Hi guys A quick question to you all - I'm going to order a bass from the US and just wanted to know how much are the Fee's for having it into the Uk, You know like the customs and that, it was just stated that the seller does not pay for the customs fee or something, so i'd just like some clearing up on that as well as a price. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 17.5 percent on anything over £18 or something not far off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Purchase price & carriage + 3.7% then VAT 20% + approx £12 customs - IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lettsguitars Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 oh yea, +admin and carraige within uk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMan94 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wow, so it's not really cheaper buying abroad is it then ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURPOLARIS Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Depends what you're buying, I find that generally it is. Every time I've bought from the US it's worked out cheaper even after all the UK taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMan94 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Well im ordering the bass from the us at £700 inc P&P but i just realised now that at the bottom they have said they are not going to be liable for any customs charges when sent abroad, oh and im not good with numbers at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 So it's going to cost you £883ish - how much is the same bass, best price here in UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) You can calculate the cost here: [url="http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-import-duty-and-tax-calculation/"]http://www.dutycalcu...ax-calculation/[/url] You'll need to add the customs handling charge which varies from one handler to another. Edited February 5, 2012 by EssentialTension Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssentialTension Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 [quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1328475885' post='1527809'] Purchase price & carriage + 3.7% then VAT 20% + approx £12 customs - IIRC [/quote] That's correct except that it's purchase price plus carriage [u]plus insurance[/u] if you have any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1328481745' post='1527966'] That's correct except that it's purchase price plus carriage [u]plus insurance[/u] if you have any. [/quote] I was reckoning on insurance being in with the carriage but you're right if it's not inclusive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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