pst62 Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 I've just ordered a Hipshot Supertone from the US via ebay Does anyone know if I'm likely to get stung by Customs once it arrives here, and if so wot's the cost likely to be? Quote
neepheid Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 [quote name='pst62' timestamp='1382367804' post='2251279'] I've just ordered a Hipshot Supertone from the US via ebay Does anyone know if I'm likely to get stung by Customs once it arrives here, and if so wot's the cost likely to be? [/quote] Luck of the draw. You've got a better chance of passing through unhindered if it's a small package, they always seem to target big stuff first (and logically speaking, they're mostly right to do so). I've had a Supertone slip by undetected before. The cost depends entirely on what the value declared is. You'll pay 20% VAT. You'll pay that on goods and carriage cost if it's commercial goods, goods value only if it's marked as a gift (which unless someone is sending you this Supertone FOC, it shouldn't be). You're not in the realms of paying Import Duty - value ought to be too low for this. If it's being sent USPS, they hand over to RM/Parcelforce who will pay the duty on your behalf then bill you for it with an £8 handling charge on top. Fun! Quote
Dave_the_bass Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Just bought a hipshot gb7 from the states. Hipshot $57 Shipping $10 Exchange rate at time made this £44 Customs stung me for £7 Royal mail (robbing b'stards) stung me for £8 "admin" fee. Still, £60 all in ain't bad. Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 It's definitely hit and miss. Parcel value over £60 and it arrived no customs charges. Two days later, parcel value £40 plus customs charges. Quote
Rumple Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 I find the £8 fee Parcelforce charge isn't too hurtful when importing a pricey bass but a bit hard to swallow on the purchase of a pack of strings. Quote
Heathy Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 More hit (with a customs charge) than miss in my experience. Best brace yourself. Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 21, 2013 Posted October 21, 2013 Best to assume you'll have to pay it, reckon on 25%, and then when you do get away with it, you'll be happy. Quote
pst62 Posted October 21, 2013 Author Posted October 21, 2013 Cheers for the replies everyone! I guess I'll just hope for the best and expect the worst from the robbing twunts! Quote
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