US Frame Import/VAT.

Splottboy
Splottboy Posts: 3,694
edited June 2010 in The Crudcatcher
Seen a 2008 frame on a USA website. ( I've used them before and they are genuine.)

UK conversion makes it £251, inc post/packing from the USA.
UK price for "almost" exact same frame is £499. ( 2009 frame.)

I know VAT is 17.5% BUT...what about Import Duty?
This USED to be about 7%.

If it still is, TOTAL would be £312.

Is it worth the risk for a saving of £180 or so???

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    bike parts about 4.7% before the Vat.

    both need to be included on the deliver costs as well.
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  • VWsurfbum
    VWsurfbum Posts: 7,881
    I inported some forks last month for $190.00 and i paid £24.00 VAT which ok i thought was alot but still works out cheaper than paying the equivelant in pounds over here.
    Kazza the Tranny
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  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,694
    Ok, so deal may be worth it then?
    Well known company - KHS - so got good rep.

    Cheaper frame is anodised too, so less hassle with wear/tear.

    Its the 2008 USA KHS 204 XC, Versus 2009 UK 604 XC. Great reviews in the Mags this and last year.

    Would be nice with my Marz XC forks, XT/Easton/Mavic stuff.
    Rear shock is the RS Bar 2.1
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    http://www.dutycalculator.com/calculati ... ils/91329/
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,694
    Thanks Mr Teeth.

    I worked it out at £312, but my Import was around 7%.

    Nearly £207 English Pounds cheaper, for last years US frame, but, have to balance that with not being bought here.

    Have to mull it over later.

    TA!
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    thats a really handy conversion calculator.

    i forgot to mention that depending who handles the parcel in britain you may find there is a handling charge added, i now with royal mail it is an extra 8 quid.

    even so, its still pretty cheap.
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,694
    I work p/t for Royal Snail...off sick at the mo, dogs...
    You never know, may get a freebie, but I flippin doubt it.

    Now, to decide...

    USA Khs 204 XC...
    UK Khs 604 XC...

    UK Mtn Cycles Fury???

    HELP ME, SOMEONE!!!!!
  • montevideoguy
    montevideoguy Posts: 2,271
    wanna share this website?
    Formally known as Coatbridgeguy
  • Splottboy
    Splottboy Posts: 3,694
    Wheel World Cyclery California, I believe.

    Got me a Giant VT 2 from there about 4yrs ago. They didn't send abroad then.

    So, as luck would have it, my family were on hols there and collected it...in a Limo!!! LOL!

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