So, I want to invest in the Cardo Packtalk Bold Duo.
This seems to be the cheapest place I can find it, but I think I could have to pay import duty? Is that always the case, or might I get away with it? If I do have to pay it, any ideas how much it might be?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cardo-Packtalk-Bold-JBL-Duo-Bluetooth-Motorcycle-Bluetooth-Intercom-New-F-/393306219988?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
Buying from the EU..?
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Re: Buying from the EU..?
Yes, you could be charged duty, VAT and a handling fee. Sometimes things sneak under the radar but that is usually low priced items or items with misdeclared contents labels.
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Re: Buying from the EU..?
100% you will be charged import duty along with a plethora of other charges from the carrier.
I found My Arrow system for the RT in Italy considerably cheaper than the UK.Ordered them up and 4 weeks later got a bill from FedEx for £237.21.They wanted payment before delivery (that's a whole different story)In the end it worked out roughly the same as the UK price and it was a lesson learned.
If I remember rightly there is no duty etc on items under £130 but remember to include the postage in the final price(obviously check yourself to be 100% sure)
I found My Arrow system for the RT in Italy considerably cheaper than the UK.Ordered them up and 4 weeks later got a bill from FedEx for £237.21.They wanted payment before delivery (that's a whole different story)In the end it worked out roughly the same as the UK price and it was a lesson learned.
If I remember rightly there is no duty etc on items under £130 but remember to include the postage in the final price(obviously check yourself to be 100% sure)
Re: Buying from the EU..?
I've just imported some stuff from Germany and had to pay:
The government website for imports is actually pretty good for understanding what is involved: https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad
- 20% VAT
- 2.6% Customs Duty
- Collection Charge £12 for the Post Office
The government website for imports is actually pretty good for understanding what is involved: https://www.gov.uk/goods-sent-from-abroad
Re: Buying from the EU..?
One word of warning. There is only one importer in the UK who looks after warranty. If you have an issue with a unit not purchased in the UK, the UK support will not help, they will only put you in touch with the US or European distributor. There have been a few who have had problems and been stuck. Have a search on UKGSER there is a chap at the moment who has a faulty Packtalk Bold and he purchased from a non UK distributor, the UK guys will not replace and can only offer advice. Personally I would swallow the difference in price and buy from a recognised UK distributor. But if its a significant saving, then might be worth the risk. I have had an original Packtalk for 6 or 7 years and had no issues, but the previous Cardo G9 I had was faulty and was replaced no questions by the UK shop I bought it from, others haven't been so lucky.