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Which of these two watches should I buy tonight? Budget is £450.

Wyatt66

·Feb 7, 2018

I didn’t think customs duties apply to second-hand goods? VAT certainly doesn’t.

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·Feb 7, 2018

Wyatt66
I didn’t think customs duties apply to second-hand goods? VAT certainly doesn’t.

Hi

It does if you are in the UK and buying from a non-EU country.....expect to pay 20% of stated value plus a handling fee !

For example - See: https://www.parcelforce.com/help-and-advice/receiving/how-are-customs-fees-calculated

Best - Neil

Edited: Feb 7, 2018

Wyatt66

·Feb 7, 2018

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Hi

It does if you are in the UK and buying from a non-EU country.....expect to pay 20% of stated value plus a handling fee !

Best - Neil

Hmm ok, that sucks. Makes it even more worthwhile having a contact in the US.

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