Thread: import charges?
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Old 04-05-2007
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$33 dollars right now is £16.62.

VAT and duty are only due on goods over £18, so in this instance you should not have to pay anything at all.

Bear in mind though that the customs value is calculated INCLUDING shipping. So, if the shipping cost an extra $10 on top of the $33, then you will go over the £18 limit.

The VAT will be next to nothing on that - but what will kill you is the customs clearance fee of between £8 and £13.50. Your $33 of parts could easily end up costing you £35, not £16, probably a lot more than buying in the UK, but without the backup.
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