Imports from Taiwan and China

Fogliettaz
Fogliettaz Posts: 180
edited March 2009 in Road buying advice
Has anyone bought frames and bikes directly from Taiwan and Asia and if so, have they been levied import duties ?
http://www.saintefoyapartment.com
http://app.strava.com/athletes/577050

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    yes they should be.

    parts about 4.7% full bikes (or a box of bits to make a full bike) 15% and then there is VAT on top.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • ronthechef
    ronthechef Posts: 943
    Yes i have bought from XACD they marked the box up as gift, I didnt even ask, I never had to pay anything
    http://ronniethescot.blogspot.com/

    http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZronniethescotQQhtZ-1
  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Assume about 25% of what you paid including shipping for duty & VAT and then it's a bonus if you don't get charged. You could ask the seller to put a smaller value on the customs invoice for the goods - but then if it gets lost, insurance payout won't cover your loss. Making a false Customs declaration is not a good idea - HM Customs have greater powers than the Police.
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..

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