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richie

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Import taxes
« on: September 05, 2012, 11:24:09 pm »
Hi guys.  I have been contacted by a truckmount company in the US.  They have asked if i would considor importing their machines.  Anyone got any idea of what the import costs would be?  Never done this before so have no idea.
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elliott cleaning

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Re: Import taxes
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2012, 12:04:18 am »
Richie
Don't hold me to it but I seem to recall a figure of 1.7%.
Bear in mind that import duty is charged on not only the machinery but also the cost of freight and insurance - then of course you have the VAT on top but that you will be able to reclaim if you're registered

Regards
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LTT Leathercare

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Re: Import taxes
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2012, 02:55:46 am »
Useful site here
http://www.dutycalculator.com/
Hope it helps
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John Kelly

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Re: Import taxes New
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2012, 08:00:07 am »
Richie the duty is irrelevant its the shipping costs which are the killer. plus you need to have the machines C E Certified which is an absolute pain and costly.
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