Import tax question importing into UK

Ibrahim100

Hello Folks,

I have been look at few watches in Japan and USA , I was wondering has anyone imported into UK here? What’s you experience with import taxes? Is it standard vat 20%? Any advice?

Thanks

#import #taxes #general
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Stroud_Green
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You may have to pay VAT at 20%. You may also have to pay import / customs fees and brokerage fees from the courier.

Justonemoregrandseiko
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https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/

Cantaloop
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20% on the value of the watch+postage, and as above you may need to pay the courier a small sum (say £25) for their handling fee. You might also get lucky and have nothing charged at all, I've had a couple of expensive watches slip through.

Tinfoiled14
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Wear it in and out of the country of purchase and back in before going home , in Australia that negates the need to declare it apparently!

Waybe_6
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I purchased my oceanus through Ebay from Japan and paid 20% +£15 handling but I have heard of people buying from AliExpress and not paying tax or fees but it is definitely a bit random.