Importing goods from the U S of A....

[jimbob]

looking to purchase some golf clubs as much cheaper from across the water....however, whats the damage on duty? anyone done it?

[Simon Pieman]

It will depend on what you buy.

[jonny72]

There's different rates dependent on what the goods are. You're definitely looking at paying VAT then there might be an additional import duty as well. There is a list with the import duty rates on the net somewhere, you should be able to find it with a bit of Googling.

That is if they catch it. I imported some toys from Japan a few years back, first time I didn't have to pay anything and the second time (pretty much the same products) I got hit for £200. It's all a bit hit and miss but best to bank on paying the maximum.

[Summerof69]

Anything over £18, you're looking to paying VAT plus a £8 Royal Mail charge.

[Barry Scott]

I used to buy regularly from US eBay and if they mark it as a gift you'll often avoid tax, or at least that's how it used to be - I think! Although saying that i have been stung on several occasions, for whatever reason and it always makes my blood boil, because it's fucking shit loads. I think I had to pay over £30 once for something that cost me £100. I wanted to set fire to HMRC. All things being good one day I will.