what fees am i likely to face buyin a macbook unibody from canada bein poted to UK

[jake020793]

hey any custom charges likely?
its used i paid $725 and it being shipped TO UK FROM Canada,
its a macbook unibody,
cheers guys i'd really appreciate the help..

 

[techound1]

Oh, very likely, even if it's marked as a "gift". Hello VAT.

 

[techound1]

Do I have to pay import duties and/or import VAT on goods sent to me?

Most goods arriving in the UK from outside the EU are liable to any or all of the following taxes:

* customs duty
* excise duty
* import VAT

and must be paid whether:

* you purchase the goods or receive them as a gift
* the goods are new or used (including antiques)
* the goods are for your private use or for re-sale

Which is from here: http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channels...ntent&propertyType=document&id=HMCE_CL_000014

Dig around and you can figure the exact amount. My guess is 18%.

 

[Moks]

If you get lucky you won't need to pay anything. I bought a $400 trumpet on ebay from USA, shipped to UK, no charges. It may come down to the value of the item you are importing. Good luck!

 

[jake020793]

Do I have to pay import duties and/or import VAT on goods sent to me?

Most goods arriving in the UK from outside the EU are liable to any or all of the following taxes:

* customs duty
* excise duty
* import VAT

and must be paid whether:

* you purchase the goods or receive them as a gift
* the goods are new or used (including antiques)
* the goods are for your private use or for re-sale

Which is from here: http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channels...ntent&propertyType=document&id=HMCE_CL_000014

Dig around and you can figure the exact amount. My guess is 18%.

thanks for the answers guys,
erm i looked on that site and they dont state an exact amount, im kinda worried though, im 16 and i've only got 60GBP tops to pay for the charges :/

 

[Kebabselector]

i've only got 60GBP tops to pay for the charges :/

Expect 2 things then.

The Courier will not release the goods until you've paid the charge (Plus their £10-15+vat collection fee) or you may just get invoiced (TNT do this).

Either way your £60 isn't going to cover it.

 

[Spanky Deluxe]

I think import duty is 14% for electronics so you could pay up to 14% + 17.5% + handling costs. Parcelforce used to charge £12 for that. So you could be looking at about £170 total.

Edit: Turns out laptops are duty free (but displays at least aren't and are at the 14% rate). So you're just looking at VAT + handling costs so about £93 right now. Sorry it's more than the £60 you can afford right now, you'll have to ask your parents for a loan I guess and just chalk this up to one of life's little lessons. :-( Contrary to what everyone always thinks, UK prices aren't always hiked up as US prices. US prices don't include tax.