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Author:  errol0_7 [ Fri Oct 03, 2008 2:26 pm ]
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Just bought my first Breitling from a trusted suplier in the USA, got myself a chronomat I ended up paying £895ish what will the import duty be on delivery???
Author:  Sharkmouth [ Fri Oct 03, 2008 2:37 pm ]
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Without checking, I think it's 17.5% vat + 4% duty.

The courier will also add about £10/20 handling charge for collecting the taxes.

I'd expect around £200 extra.
Author:  errol0_7 [ Fri Oct 03, 2008 2:40 pm ]
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I guess thats not too bad 1100 for the watch still seems a bargain, do these guys ever miss one???
Author:  VillageIdiot [ Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:04 pm ]
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errol0_7 wrote:
I guess thats not too bad 1100 for the watch still seems a bargain, do these guys ever miss one???


You mean like sneak it through customs?
Author:  Driver8 [ Sat Oct 04, 2008 2:53 am ]
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Sharkmouth wrote:
Without checking, I think it's 17.5% vat + 4% duty.

That's the kind of rule of thumb I use. Think 20%ish and you won't go too wrong.
Author:  errol0_7 [ Sat Oct 04, 2008 8:33 am ]
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No not sneaked through but I have heard of the odd delivery just being delivered with not request for charges, is this common???
Author:  Driver8 [ Sat Oct 04, 2008 9:36 am ]
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errol0_7 wrote:
No not sneaked through but I have heard of the odd delivery just being delivered with not request for charges, is this common???

It does happen. Not often, but occasionally...... not sure why, so it's best to just be pleased if and when it does! :)
Author:  tozzleozzle [ Sat Oct 04, 2008 12:33 pm ]
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i got a wicked ac/dc shot flask belt buckle from America once and i dident get hit for import. was only worth about £20 though
Author:  Phill_78 [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:16 pm ]
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Hi errol0_7,

Yes, that may happen and, in fact, it happened to me couple months ago. I bough my watch from the US and it went through with no TAX charged.

I was expecting to pay it and I had the money ready to go. They just didn't asked me to pay anything and delivered it straight away.

Not sure what the parameters are for this to happen, but it may be completely random.

Good luck!
Author:  bnewbie [ Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:25 pm ]
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Phill_78 wrote:
Yes, that may happen and, in fact, it happened to me couple months ago.


I wish I'm that lucky. :D
Author:  errol0_7 [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 6:49 am ]
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That would be nice - I will keep you all posted and thanks for the advice.
Author:  aleister [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 10:49 pm ]
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Phill_78 wrote:
Hi errol0_7,

Yes, that may happen and, in fact, it happened to me couple months ago. I bough my watch from the US and it went through with no TAX charged.

I was expecting to pay it and I had the money ready to go. They just didn't asked me to pay anything and delivered it straight away.

Not sure what the parameters are for this to happen, but it may be completely random.

Good luck!


It may come afterwards. I've had all experiences - no VAT at all, VAT directly and request for VAT sent out 30 days afterwards.
Author:  palooka [ Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:40 pm ]
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If the watch was sent Fedex, expect a bill in the post well after delivery of the item.
Author:  errol0_7 [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 6:46 am ]
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Watch got here, customs cost £169.72 total spend on watch so far £1,064.72 so I am a happy chappie, still need to get that pilot bracelet though!!!

John
Author:  Phill_78 [ Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:06 am ]
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Its been 60 days since my watch was delivered and still got no bill.

I will definitely let you guys know if I get one.
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