curiousgeorge
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by curiousgeorge on Apr 22, 2012 12:01:26 GMT 1, Fit as a 200 year old fiddle 
Fit as a 200 year old fiddle |
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howlinjack
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by howlinjack on Apr 22, 2012 12:13:25 GMT 1, good to hear fella.
good to hear fella.
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Hubble Bubble
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Hubble Bubble on Apr 22, 2012 12:47:33 GMT 1, Howlin -- also read the Steve Powers YOU AND ME thread
Howlin -- also read the Steve Powers YOU AND ME thread
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howlinjack
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by howlinjack on Apr 22, 2012 12:55:56 GMT 1, i'll do that
cheers hb
i'll do that
cheers hb
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firstimer
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by firstimer on Apr 7, 2017 11:20:10 GMT 1, Hey guys,ย
I just purchased a new HM piece  ย
It is VAT free because I live in the states and the piece was bought in the UK.ย
I happen to be in the UK currently and have a query...ย
What are your thoughts on me picking up the piece and taking it on board myself instead of the piece being shipped? Could I, in fact be skipping import sales duties by doing this?ย
It's just a thought right now as I'm not sure if the HM piece will be rolled or flat. As we all know, if it's flat... there's no way in hell I'll be taking that on board!ย
Has anyone taken art on board before? Moreso VAT free art?
*I'm not advocating this, this is just a good base for me to air my thoughts with knowledgeable folk.ย
Hey guys,ย I just purchased a new HM piece ย It is VAT free because I live in the states and the piece was bought in the UK.ย I happen to be in the UK currently and have a query...ย What are your thoughts on me picking up the piece and taking it on board myself instead of the piece being shipped? Could I, in fact be skipping import sales duties by doing this?ย It's just a thought right now as I'm not sure if the HM piece will be rolled or flat. As we all know, if it's flat... there's no way in hell I'll be taking that on board!ย Has anyone taken art on board before? Moreso VAT free art? *I'm not advocating this, this is just a good base for me to air my thoughts with knowledgeable folk.ย |
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belly123
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by belly123 on Apr 7, 2017 11:55:46 GMT 1, Hey guys,ย I just purchased a new HM piece ย It is VAT free because I live in the states and the piece was bought in the UK.ย I happen to be in the UK currently and have a query...ย What are your thoughts on me picking up the piece and taking it on board myself instead of the piece being shipped? Could I, in fact be skipping international sales tax by doing this?ย It's just a thought right now as I'm not sure if the HM piece will be rolled or flat. As we all know, if it's flat... there's no way in hell I'll be taking that on board!ย Has anyone taken art on board before? Moreso VAT free art? *I'm not advocating this, this is just a good base for me to air my thoughts with knowledgeable folk.ย
Hey guys,ย I just purchased a new HM piece ย It is VAT free because I live in the states and the piece was bought in the UK.ย I happen to be in the UK currently and have a query...ย What are your thoughts on me picking up the piece and taking it on board myself instead of the piece being shipped? Could I, in fact be skipping international sales tax by doing this?ย It's just a thought right now as I'm not sure if the HM piece will be rolled or flat. As we all know, if it's flat... there's no way in hell I'll be taking that on board!ย Has anyone taken art on board before? Moreso VAT free art? *I'm not advocating this, this is just a good base for me to air my thoughts with knowledgeable folk.ย |
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Hubble Bubble
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Hubble Bubble on Apr 7, 2017 12:01:09 GMT 1, I can't see there would be any issue in you buying here and taking it personally back to the USA.
You are not skipping international sales tax as none is due. You are simply skipping international delivery costs.
Ensure you have relevant purchase receipts with you and that you are familiar with the customs code for your country that allows you to bring such a work in free of tax. As long as you have these then, if you are stopped at customs control in the USA, all should be well.
HB
I can't see there would be any issue in you buying here and taking it personally back to the USA.
You are not skipping international sales tax as none is due. You are simply skipping international delivery costs.
Ensure you have relevant purchase receipts with you and that you are familiar with the customs code for your country that allows you to bring such a work in free of tax. As long as you have these then, if you are stopped at customs control in the USA, all should be well.
HB
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belly123
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by belly123 on Apr 7, 2017 12:02:55 GMT 1, Hey, When I moved to Australia I never had any problems. I just walked through customs at U.K.,Dubai,Malaysia and Australia without any fuss. They asked me what was in the tubes at Dubai and I just said it was art and they said that's fine. I took 3 Banksy prints and a few other bits. From my experience you should be fine.
Hey, When I moved to Australia I never had any problems. I just walked through customs at U.K.,Dubai,Malaysia and Australia without any fuss. They asked me what was in the tubes at Dubai and I just said it was art and they said that's fine. I took 3 Banksy prints and a few other bits. From my experience you should be fine.
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Pipes
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Pipes on Apr 7, 2017 12:09:33 GMT 1, I believe on the US customs form, one of the last questions is "value of all goods purchased abroad"
I was carrying a tube once and TSA asked what it was and told me to fill in that section of the form.
Its value was under $1000 and I wasn't asked to pay any duties.
I believe on the US customs form, one of the last questions is "value of all goods purchased abroad"
I was carrying a tube once and TSA asked what it was and told me to fill in that section of the form.
Its value was under $1000 and I wasn't asked to pay any duties.
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firstimer
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by firstimer on Apr 7, 2017 12:30:59 GMT 1, Hmmm, if shipped there is 100% import sales tax to pay, I had to pay on my last piece I bought from the U.K.
I just don't know how they find this out if I take it on board myself unless I write it somewhere that I'm bringing in a piece that excluded vat upon purchase?
Hmmm, if shipped there is 100% import sales tax to pay, I had to pay on my last piece I bought from the U.K.
I just don't know how they find this out if I take it on board myself unless I write it somewhere that I'm bringing in a piece that excluded vat upon purchase?
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firstimer
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by firstimer on Apr 7, 2017 12:38:36 GMT 1, Hmmm, if shipped there is 100% import sales tax to pay, I had to pay on my last piece I bought from the U.K.
I just don't know how they find this out if I take it on board myself unless I write it somewhere that I'm bringing in a piece that excluded vat upon purchase?
Hmmm, if shipped there is 100% import sales tax to pay, I had to pay on my last piece I bought from the U.K.
I just don't know how they find this out if I take it on board myself unless I write it somewhere that I'm bringing in a piece that excluded vat upon purchase?
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Hubble Bubble
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Hubble Bubble on Apr 7, 2017 14:43:59 GMT 1, I suspect the reason it excluded VAT was in order that you pay the relevant customs duty in your own country. Just find the relevant rate and pay it if you're asked on entry?
Simples.
I suspect the reason it excluded VAT was in order that you pay the relevant customs duty in your own country. Just find the relevant rate and pay it if you're asked on entry?
Simples.
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Cutkillavince
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Cutkillavince on Apr 7, 2017 15:04:50 GMT 1, I flew back from Korea to the Netherlands with a framed artwork (about 70cm x 50 cm) once and had no issue. The cabin crew even found me a nice location to place the frame, I was quite lucky.
I flew back from Korea to the Netherlands with a framed artwork (about 70cm x 50 cm) once and had no issue. The cabin crew even found me a nice location to place the frame, I was quite lucky.
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bustart
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by bustart on Apr 8, 2017 13:22:16 GMT 1, i had once a print size 70to100cm and i managed it to get it on board it was printed on cardboard so no way to roll it up. they gave me a sticker witch said on board luggage i kept the sticker and used it to transport my stencils witch worked out well (-:
last month i had a long discussion with the swiss customs about a artwork from jaune witch he gave me as present. i told them its just a present from a friend and he probably dont sells artworks in gereal what they did not belief (-: long story short if you enter switzerland with a artwork value must be under 300.- or you pay tax...
i had once a print size 70to100cm and i managed it to get it on board it was printed on cardboard so no way to roll it up. they gave me a sticker witch said on board luggage i kept the sticker and used it to transport my stencils witch worked out well (-:
last month i had a long discussion with the swiss customs about a artwork from jaune witch he gave me as present. i told them its just a present from a friend and he probably dont sells artworks in gereal what they did not belief (-: long story short if you enter switzerland with a artwork value must be under 300.- or you pay tax...
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firstimer
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by firstimer on Apr 8, 2017 14:15:50 GMT 1, Thanks for the reply guys.
This piece is ยฃ10k+. Excluding vat.
I guess if I take it onboard and don't claim it, I could get away without paying import duties but also risk being fined even more for not declaring an item bought without VAT.
Thanks for the reply guys.
This piece is ยฃ10k+. Excluding vat.
I guess if I take it onboard and don't claim it, I could get away without paying import duties but also risk being fined even more for not declaring an item bought without VAT.
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Spider Joe
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Spider Joe on Mar 5, 2018 17:38:52 GMT 1, Can anyone please confirm the correct HMRC commodity code for signed art prints when importing from outside the EU. HMRC have responded to my email with 4911910090. I think it is 97020000.
Thanks in advance
Can anyone please confirm the correct HMRC commodity code for signed art prints when importing from outside the EU. HMRC have responded to my email with 4911910090. I think it is 97020000.
Thanks in advance
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Happy Shopper on Mar 5, 2018 18:34:36 GMT 1, Can anyone please confirm the correct HMRC commodity code for signed art prints when importing from outside the EU. HMRC have responded to my email with 4911910090. I think it is 97020000. Thanks in advance
I think you're right, if it's a hand made litho or screen print.
Can anyone please confirm the correct HMRC commodity code for signed art prints when importing from outside the EU. HMRC have responded to my email with 4911910090. I think it is 97020000. Thanks in advance I think you're right, if it's a hand made litho or screen print. |
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hippychick
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by hippychick on Mar 5, 2018 18:42:00 GMT 1, 49119900 commodity code is for Pictures, designs and photographs
- Sheets (not being trade advertising material), not folded, merely with illustrations or pictures not bearing a text or caption, for editions of books or periodicals which are published in different countries in one or more language
The commodity code for importing is 9702000090 for โoriginal engravings, prints and lithographsโ - meaningimpressions produced directly, in black and white or in colour, of one or of several plates wholly executed by hand by the artist, irrespective of the process or of the material employed by him, but not including any mechanical or photomechanical process.
49119900 commodity code is for Pictures, designs and photographs - Sheets (not being trade advertising material), not folded, merely with illustrations or pictures not bearing a text or caption, for editions of books or periodicals which are published in different countries in one or more language The commodity code for importing is 9702000090 for โoriginal engravings, prints and lithographsโ - meaningimpressions produced directly, in black and white or in colour, of one or of several plates wholly executed by hand by the artist, irrespective of the process or of the material employed by him, but not including any mechanical or photomechanical process.
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Wrxinprogress on Mar 23, 2018 21:17:52 GMT 1, The code 9702000090 for art prints is spot on!! 5% import duty & no VAT.
The code 9702000090 for art prints is spot on!! 5% import duty & no VAT.
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by the only texas pete on Feb 12, 2021 18:05:00 GMT 1, Hey everyone, bought a hand printed limited edition signed print from France and have been charged ยฃ200 import charges by DHL. Does anyone know how you claim some of it back? I should have paid 5% but have paid 20% thabks for any advice :-)
Hey everyone, bought a hand printed limited edition signed print from France and have been charged ยฃ200 import charges by DHL. Does anyone know how you claim some of it back? I should have paid 5% but have paid 20% thabks for any advice :-)
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Poster Bob
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Poster Bob on Feb 12, 2021 18:12:09 GMT 1, You should have called and had them adjust the invoice before paying. I'd recommend doing this in the future, but all call centers are claiming hard times due to Covid. It can be hard to get someone on the line.
You should have called and had them adjust the invoice before paying. I'd recommend doing this in the future, but all call centers are claiming hard times due to Covid. It can be hard to get someone on the line.
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by the only texas pete on Feb 12, 2021 18:24:45 GMT 1, You should have called and had them adjust the invoice before paying. I'd recommend doing this in the future, but all call centers are claiming hard times due to Covid. It can be hard to get someone on the line.
I just got an email with the only option to pay, nowhere to contact or anything from DHL. Basically said if I didnโt pay, there would be storage charges a d after so many days returned to sender.
You should have called and had them adjust the invoice before paying. I'd recommend doing this in the future, but all call centers are claiming hard times due to Covid. It can be hard to get someone on the line. I just got an email with the only option to pay, nowhere to contact or anything from DHL. Basically said if I didnโt pay, there would be storage charges a d after so many days returned to sender. |
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Marty 80
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Marty 80 on Feb 12, 2021 18:29:59 GMT 1, I think the 5% applied from importing outside the EU prior to brexit. I.e buying from USA to uk should Be the the 5% and then no tariffs sending around EU. I could be wrong, as Iโm looking at buying something from EU but donโt want to be stung with 20%.
I think the 5% applied from importing outside the EU prior to brexit. I.e buying from USA to uk should Be the the 5% and then no tariffs sending around EU. I could be wrong, as Iโm looking at buying something from EU but donโt want to be stung with 20%.
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by the only texas pete on Feb 12, 2021 18:41:29 GMT 1, I had one thing come from Belgium using Royal Mail with no fees, this sent by DHL. Got stung.
I had one thing come from Belgium using Royal Mail with no fees, this sent by DHL. Got stung.
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by the only texas pete on Feb 12, 2021 19:32:22 GMT 1,
Yeah, just want to find out how to claim back what Iโve been overcharged. Should be 5% but got charged 20%. But yes will def stop me making purchases from EU in future
Yeah, just want to find out how to claim back what Iโve been overcharged. Should be 5% but got charged 20%. But yes will def stop me making purchases from EU in future |
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Dive Jedi
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Dive Jedi on Feb 12, 2021 19:34:04 GMT 1, Yeah, same here.
At least I'm trying to..... They have lot of good stuff on that frickin' island.....
But buying from UK will certainly be less in the future.
Just bought 2 Paco's from Spain for 1500 euro.
35 euro shipping and no import tax ! Lovely
Yeah, same here. At least I'm trying to..... They have lot of good stuff on that frickin' island..... But buying from UK will certainly be less in the future. Just bought 2 Paco's from Spain for 1500 euro. 35 euro shipping and no import tax ! Lovely |
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iamzero
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by iamzero on Feb 12, 2021 19:34:05 GMT 1, Iโm guessing anyone in the U.K. ordering the new Invader book from France is likely to be hit with a tax too?
Iโm guessing anyone in the U.K. ordering the new Invader book from France is likely to be hit with a tax too?
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Poster Bob
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by Poster Bob on Feb 12, 2021 19:34:49 GMT 1, Why stop? If it's art the VAT should be removed at the point of sale and you would then pay the applicable rate, which may be be less than the standard VAT rate, depending on where you live.
Why stop? If it's art the VAT should be removed at the point of sale and you would then pay the applicable rate, which may be be less than the standard VAT rate, depending on where you live. |
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LJCal
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UK Import Customs Charges ๐ฌ๐ง, by LJCal on Feb 12, 2021 19:41:29 GMT 1, Itโs not that complicated, art is 5% import VAT when coming in from anywhere in the world that includes the EU now. For EU sales the vendor should not apply VAT their end if itโs a primary sale and you just pick it up on import. It does add cost for secondary sales but if the parties split the cost the vendor receives 2.5% less and buyer pays 2.5% more. If youโve been over charged you should contact the courier in the first instance and provide them a summary and evidence of over payment, most of the time they will deal with it and issue a refund, if they canโt I believe there is a way to claim through HMRC in which case call HMRC customer services and theyโll advise.
Itโs not that complicated, art is 5% import VAT when coming in from anywhere in the world that includes the EU now. For EU sales the vendor should not apply VAT their end if itโs a primary sale and you just pick it up on import. It does add cost for secondary sales but if the parties split the cost the vendor receives 2.5% less and buyer pays 2.5% more. If youโve been over charged you should contact the courier in the first instance and provide them a summary and evidence of over payment, most of the time they will deal with it and issue a refund, if they canโt I believe there is a way to claim through HMRC in which case call HMRC customer services and theyโll advise.
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