K3 - Cost of importing into the UK
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K3 - Cost of importing into the UK
 
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Hi everyone
I have looked at the photos and watched the video with interest. There have been some very interesting comments here on the reflector. The radio looks very good. Looking forward to reading reviews when the radio hits the streets. What I am wondering is if I order the (Kit) version how much will it cost to import it into the UK. I have a K2 which I got secondhand. I repaired it (Welded relays from previous owner) (k2 serial 0413) and upgraded it to the post 3000 serial no. I have only ever bought some of the upgrades and parts for it from Elecraft. I think I have only been charged VAT (no import duty). Could anyone enlighten me as the Dollar is very good at the moment. 73 George GI4SJQ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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For you it's just VAT if you order the kit, VAT will be charged on the price
of the kit + postage. However you may have a long wait if the rumours of all the orders are true :-) An advantage of Switzerland is out 7.6% VAT :-) Simon Brown, HB9DRV ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Frazer" <[hidden email]> > What I am wondering is if I order the (Kit) version > how much will it cost to import it into the UK. > _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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I wonder where HM Customs draw the line vis a vis Import Duty between a
'kit' and a bunch of pre-assembled modules? I have not asked them in case it gives them any new ideas ;-) Geoff GM4ESD ----- Original Message ----- From: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[hidden email]> To: <[hidden email]> Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2007 10:38 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Cost of importing into the UK > For you it's just VAT if you order the kit, VAT will be charged on the > price of the kit + postage. However you may have a long wait if the > rumours of all the orders are true :-) > > An advantage of Switzerland is out 7.6% VAT :-) > > Simon Brown, HB9DRV > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "George Frazer" <[hidden email]> > >> What I am wondering is if I order the (Kit) version >> how much will it cost to import it into the UK. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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You are quite right.
73, Geoff GM4ESD David Pratt <[hidden email]> wrote: > Best not discuss this in open forum, chaps. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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In reply to this post by Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy-2
I recently bought a Heil HC-4 & HC-5 modified Yaesu microphone for my
FT-817 (OK..... sometimes my K2 is just too precious to carry about.... perhaps I should carry it!) from WRTwhatsisname. I was a little concerned about what it would cost me in import duty and/or VAT to the United Kingdom. It was coming via Global Priority Mail (US Post Office?) and in my experience is handled over here in the UK by the Post Office. I should say that when I last ordered from the USA items delivered each time by Global Priority, the UK Post Office had obviously not got their act together (post 9/11 and 2 years after) and I was never even once charged any VAT. The items were just delivered. The Post Office is obviously more efficient now so when the microphone arrived in the UK a card was put through my door saying payment was due. I could not work out the amount they were asking which was definitely more than just the VAT so I went to my local library and consulted the "United Kingdom Integrated Tariff", 3 volumes. A hefty set of books indeed wherein every conceivable item is allocated a code number from which its' import duty liability can be calculated. I went to the library because I felt sure that the Post Office were about to overcharge me (you can pay by card over phone then they deliver or as I did, go straight to the sorting office and pay over the counter to collect). Anyhow...... every items is allocated a "CN" number. Radio transceivers and related equipment (seemingly including kits, and even mobile phones for that matter [the latter surprised me]) are in the series "85 17" Transceivers are 85 17 18 00 00 Parts for above 85 17 70 19 90 and they are all totally exempt from import duty. Microphones (not part of a transceiver) are 2.5% import duty unless for aviation in which evenbt they are import duty free. Unless they are smaller than xxx X xxxxx (need I go on? World governments have obviously thought of everything). To cut a long story short, I wrote it all down then went to the sorting office expecting an argument but to my amazement the HM Revenue & Customs (at something Hill in London, forget the address) had only charged VAT (which applies to pretty much everything) because it seems the customs form on the outside of the package was pre-printed "85 17". In other works, master headings or chapter headings from the Integrated Tariff are given their own customs forms so I guess the person who did the asessment in London just saw the 85 17 and presumed it wasn't worth bothering to check the sub headings. In other words, with the microphone from Heil, if he had noticed the package also contained 85 18 10 95 90 (the mic) he would have charged 2.5%. It seems the Post Office in the UK charge £8 fee for clearing the item through customs so I needn't have bothered going to the library after all. The moral of the tale seems to be that importing transceivers, receivers or parts therefore, no import duty is due and SO LONG as the sender quotes the correct CN number on the declaration "85 17 18 00 00" then only VAT will have to be paid. Sorry to be so pedantic but when it comes to customs declarations I fear it is necessary. Cheers Dominic, G4SLW K2# 3071 _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Go to http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds/en/tarhome.htm
Here you can research all the numbers on line. vy 73 de toby -- DD5FZ, 4N6FZ (ex dj7mgq, dg5mgq, dd5fz) K2 #885, K2/100 #3248 K3/100 #??? (< #200) DOK C12, BCC, DL-QRP-AG _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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Toby,
Thank you for the info. I didn't know the codes were on the internet and the HM Revenue & Customs website in the UK only says the codes are kept at public libraries. Having said that, one needs to consult the paper version to check the import duty rates & exemptions. I must say that on the few occasions I've bought direct from the USA the transactions have gone perfectly. Delivery has been fast too. The last Elecraft order I made (various upgrades for my K2 to bring up to current spec) arrived in 3 days. That WAS impressive, but I suspect unlikely to ever be repeated again. Regards Dominic, G4SLW K2# 3071 On Tue, 22 May 2007 23:59:30 +0200, you wrote: >Go to http://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds/en/tarhome.htm > >Here you can research all the numbers on line. > > >vy 73 de toby _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: [hidden email] You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com |
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