Mastodon2 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Nothing to pay as long as you buy it before March 2019. Then who knows...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mastodon2 Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 I did worry about that - buy while the market is good and still exists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Bassy Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 I thought that Ebony fell under Cites restrictions, but what that means in terms of selling stuff within the EU I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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