maxdog 0 #1 October 5, 2006 I’m in the process of ordering my new rig and it appears to be considerably cheaper to fly to the US and collect it than to have it shipped over to the UK. Something about paying UK Tax and import duty etc. Has anyone ever done this or have any advice? Any problems with customs?PH36 Canopy Formation Team. www.skydive99.com www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/PH36-Canopy-Formati Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #2 October 5, 2006 If you are picking it up, just declare it as you come through customs. If they are sending it, it may have to be sent to a Customs office which will hold it until you pay the duty. tashDon't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
za_skydiver 0 #3 October 5, 2006 go to the us for a skydiving holiday, even if its only for a week, if you buying Javelin, you will love Skydive City (Z-Hills),its awesome and the Sunpath factory is on the dz.... So is Tony Suits if you want a jump suit...Some dream of flying, i live the dream... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brabzzz 0 #4 October 5, 2006 QuoteIf you are picking it up, just declare it as you come through customs. If they are sending it, it may have to be sent to a Customs office which will hold it until you pay the duty. tash Or just don't decare it as you go through customs... --------------------------------------- Ex-University of Bristol Skydiving Club www.skydivebristoluni.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #5 October 5, 2006 If captured with undeclared goods,declare that they are second hand and therfore duty excempt. I didn't tell you that.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #6 October 5, 2006 Where are you going to be in the UK? If its close I might have an easier/cheaper solution to your problem.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sockpuppet 0 #7 October 5, 2006 QuoteIf captured with undeclared goods,declare that they are second hand and therfore duty excempt. I didn't tell you that Doent work like that, new or second hand it all gets paid duty. Just tell them that you took it over to the US to jump therefore its returning into the country. Or...you are repairing it and it is only going to be in the country on a temp basis therefore vat exempt while it is here... ------ Two of the three voices in my head agree with you. It might actually be unanimous but voice three only speaks Welsh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
