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| Author: | Big Tav [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Customs when buying used - UK |
I just wanted to ask if you have to pay VAT on a used watch in the UK if I bought one from the US or EU? If so do I need to add 20% or is it less because it's used? If I do have to do you pay tax on the watch or the total price including shipping? Thanks. |
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| Author: | Alan M [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
It used to be about 24% of the value of the item |
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| Author: | WatchFred [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
there are NO import duties or VAT charges for EU imports ! |
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| Author: | Dr J [ Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
You will have to pay import duties on anything from the US though. |
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| Author: | CH-dmath [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 11:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
WatchFred wrote: there are NO import duties or VAT charges for EU imports ! So you pay VAT for the country where purchased? What if the VAT in your home country is lower? Can you pay in your home country and get it rebated in the country of purchase (that's how it works here in Switzerland). |
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| Author: | Big Tav [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
How much would it be from the US on a super avenger? |
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| Author: | thomasenlow1 [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
I'm interested as well. There is a Chrono 24 listing I am intereste I but the seller is in Germany. What sort of VAT, import duties, etc would I be exposed to on shipping the item to the US? |
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| Author: | Big Tav [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 1:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
EU to US is different. I'm in the UK and I just don't want to buy a watch the get a big surprise too! |
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| Author: | headake [ Tue Aug 14, 2012 2:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
http://www.dutycalculator.com/new-impor ... lculation/ |
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| Author: | Kodiak [ Thu Aug 16, 2012 5:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
Big Tav wrote: I just wanted to ask if you have to pay VAT on a used watch in the UK if I bought one from the US or EU? If so do I need to add 20% or is it less because it's used? If I do have to do you pay tax on the watch or the total price including shipping? Thanks. I just sold a used watch to a gentleman in the UK (I'm in the US). He had to pay a duty/VAT of about 21-22% of the value declared on customs form (value was legit and accurate). I don't know if shipping was included in calculation or not. Delivery was today and heard back from buyer this morning so this is very recent info. Hope this helps. |
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| Author: | Big Tav [ Sun Aug 19, 2012 10:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Customs when buying used - UK |
So since I am in the UK, if I buy a new or used watch from anywhere in the EU I won't have to pay any VAT since it is already paid. IS that correct? Would I get hit with any other "surprise" fees from customs? |
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