Import tax to the UK?

[goonergaz]

So I see gamestop.com let me 'buy' the U3 CE for $120/£75 - am I correct in assuming my probable fees (if any) will be 20% only making it £90?

Thanks in advance

[nipperkipper]

Originally Posted by goonergaz

So I see gamestop.com let me 'buy' the U3 CE for $120/£75 - am I correct in assuming my probable fees (if any) will be 20% only making it £90?

Thanks in advance

the import company will also add on a handling fee - varies between them but usually between £8-£12 on top - gamestop usually use ups and there handling fee i think is £11

[goonergaz]

Originally Posted by nipperkipper

the import company will also add on a handling fee - varies between them but usually between £8-£12 on top - gamestop usually use ups and there handling fee i think is £11

thanks

[gurpswoo1]

They are suppose to only charge for the own itself. Delivery should not be taxed if sent via normal delivery

[vhal_x]

Nah, it gets charged for the full cost, including delivery, unfortunately xx

[fattyuk]

I've also checked to see how much I'm going to get stung my UC3 Steelbook and controller.

[gurpswoo1]

This means the custom forms or the delivery note has been filled in incorrectly.

You should not be charge the delivery cost as they have the taxes already included when paying the courier.

I've also checked to see how much I'm going to get stung my UC3 Steelbook and controller.

Did you ask the seller to declare value as gift?

[fattyuk]

gurpswoo nah I didn't I just bought it - didnt really cross my mind. total and postage came to about £86 so gonna get stung £17

http://www.dutycalculator.com/

[goonergaz]

thanks, so £93 imported for a US U3 CE...not bad, will compensate the loss of my EE

[goonergaz]

just arrived and sure enough £26.15 charge on top