Import Duty

**astra2k5** · April 12th, 2005, 20:01

Hello, i've just bought a brand new sony psp from ebay from the states and wondered how much the import duty is likely to be. Does anyone know from experience or know anything about import duty and can work out how much it might be? I've had a look on the uk import, custom and excise sites for information on working it out but couldn't find much.

Cheers.

Allan.

**Dan255** · April 12th, 2005, 20:19

The import duty will be about £50.89 - thats what i paid when i imported mine from Japan and it will porbably be the same

***wraggster*** · April 12th, 2005, 20:24

you may get away with it

fingers crossed

**psplover** · April 12th, 2005, 21:30

Is that only a UK thing? I've never payed import taxes on anything.

**SalTheWop** · April 12th, 2005, 21:35

The import duty will be about £50.89

Is that right?? Sounds a hell of a lot . I bought $700 US worth of bike bits and only paid £90

**Kpow** · April 13th, 2005, 12:48

Post from VImes220 Delivery Drama

My item sent via USPS with tracking number, this number you can track progress from hub to hub across US. This number can then be used on the PacelFarce website (I call them that cos once they left a package in my bin and the bin men collected that day!!!!) Once PF have it they will send you a letter saying that they have your package and that it has charges to be paid.

They day my PSP came in to PF i checked the tracking and it was with them at 4am, they will require you to pick it up as the Unions don't want their drivers to handle cash/cheques etc. So if you see it has arrived at your local depot call them, don't wait for the letter. You will need to pay VAT on the item and VAT on the carriage cost as well as a £13.50 charge from PF for passing through customs on your behalf. It is not a duty item so you won't get charged for that.

I bought off ebay too, questions: what service did they use/charge for? Do you have tracking number? if you have track number go to http://www.usps.com/ if it is still in US you will prob get in 2-3 days. if in UK check http://www.parcelforce.com/portal/pw this should only take about 2 days to get through Customs and then through the International Hub to your local PF depot. It won't go via your postie as the package is too big.

It is not a duty paid item only VAT charged @ 17.5%, call HMCE and go through to Toys section

£50 does sound about right, if the item is marked at £200 then 17.5% VAT is £35 plus a Parcel Farce charge of £13.50 soon mounts up. I only paid £33 in total as the Ebayer marked the value down as video games and customs didn't open it.

Import duty is different for many items, if you bought a digital camera then no duty, if you bought a 35mm SLR then it is about 10%.

I have spoken to customs myself and suggest you do the same rather than just relying on my word or anyone elses.