Buying instruments privately within the EU

[Mastodon2]

Hey all, I've got my eye on an instrument in another EU country, private sale - if I buy it will I be liable for any fees as it enters the UK? I've bought a few used instruments and sold a few into other EU nations but in all my years I don't think I've ever bought one privately from overseas.

The value is in excess of £2500, would that make a difference? It's maple and ebony so I don't think there would be any CITES issues.

Cheers for all the help guys.

[phil.c60]

Nothing to pay as long as you buy it before March 2019. Then who knows......

[Mastodon2]

I did worry about that - buy while the market is good and still exists!

[Count Bassy]

I thought that Ebony fell under Cites restrictions, but what that means in terms of selling stuff within the EU I have no idea.

[chris_b]

I believe, because of the single market the EU is viewed as one country for CITIES. Same for import duties.

So there should be no problems moving basses around within EU borders.