customs duty paying

timi_h · #1 11-28-2006, 08:38 PM

ok im thinking of getting a squier 51 and modding the hell out of it, but i was wondering how much import duty is?
basically its on sale for 104.99 at most online UK shops, but in the US its $99.99 (thanks for making me aware of this amazing deal mr Ayrton!!) and most places charge around $30 for shipping. that leaves me with about 30 quid to play with in terms of price difference before tax!!
is it just the standard 17.5% VAT or is it more than that?

timi_h · #2 12-01-2006, 08:51 AM

you cant be saying that nobody here orders guitars from abroad!!

dannymills · #3 12-01-2006, 09:05 AM

$30 shipping a guitar from US to the UK?!? Seriously? Where'd that figure come from?

You'd have to pay 22.5% import tax on the guitar. So a further $22.49.

Davey · #4 12-01-2006, 09:16 AM

Plus all other sundries they apply.

Seriously, I have bought almost all of my guitars from abroad and the value may be the same but the VAT and duties I pay fluctuate like there is no tomorrow.

PLUS, Parcelforce (who'll be delivering to you) add an extra £15 or so for the privelege of it landing in there laps when it crosses the border!

timi_h · #5 12-01-2006, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by dannymills

$30 shipping a guitar from US to the UK?!? Seriously? Where'd that figure come from?

You'd have to pay 22.5% import tax on the guitar. So a further $22.49.

well i went onto music 123 and went to checkout then changed country to UK and the delivery cost went to $30

Lefty Robb · #6 12-01-2006, 01:44 PM

that can't be right, the cheapest I ever shipped a guitar overseas was like $90 USPS, take away the case and maybe $10-$15 cheaper.

fettouhi · #7 12-01-2006, 02:18 PM

Here in Denmark I pay tax and customs. First they take the price of the package including the shipping costs and calculate the customs from that (5.25 % for a guitar) then they slam you with 25 % duty tax

. Finally you pay a customs fee that they also tax

. Just to give you and example a guitar I bought in Canada through **** cost me 480 USD plus 240 USD for shipping. I ended up paying over 200 USD in customs and taxes to get the guitar.

Regards

André

timi_h · #8 12-01-2006, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fettouhi

Here in Denmark I pay tax and customs. First they take the price of the package including the shipping costs and calculate the customs from that (5.25 % for a guitar) then they slam you with 25 % duty tax

. Finally you pay a customs fee that they also tax

. Just to give you and example a guitar I bought in Canada through **** cost me 480 USD plus 240 USD for shipping. I ended up paying over 200 USD in customs and taxes to get the guitar.

Regards

André

whoa thats bad!! pretty much paying for the guitar again just to get it to you! i hope she was worth it!!

and rob i just redid it and standard international shipping from them is deffo $30!!

Lefty Robb · #9 12-04-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by timi_h

and rob i just redid it and standard international shipping from them is deffo $30!!

Did you physically call them on the phone and ask? The only way it could is if it was 8lbs or less and they use economy post with is like 1 1/2 months shipping time.

calculate it yourself:

http://ircalc.usps.gov/default.asp?M...ngle&CID=12159

timi_h · #10 12-04-2006, 01:41 PM

i didnt call them and ask, but if you put the guitar in the basket then go to the checkout and it calculates the shipping. i guess it just means music 123 do it privately in bulk to save money maybe?

Lefty Robb · #11 12-04-2006, 01:53 PM

I'd seriously call them and double check, websites are wrong all the time. I hope its only $30, but, like I said, I hope you like waiting up to almost 2 months for shipping.