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    Help - shipping from USA to UK

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by mattym88, May 18, 2010.

  1. mattym88

    mattym88 Notebook Geek

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    Hi one of my friends currently lives in the US and he was goin to purchase a g73hj and ship it to me , is this is a gift do i have to pay import tax to the uk on it ? if any1 knows anything about this it would be a great help thanks alot
     
    mattym88, May 18, 2010
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  2. Turbogear

    Turbogear Notebook Deity

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    I don't know about UK, but in Germany the Customs don't always believe that it is a gift.
    Many times they charge you the import duty.
     
    Turbogear, May 18, 2010
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    You will be liable for VAT (currently 17.5%) on the value if it exceeds £40 (see HMRC). This will need to be paid to the courier company before the shipment is released from customs.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, May 18, 2010
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