[derek west]

No Kev, still unsure as to what to expect with importing so am getting as much info as possible, i will be doing though. Need to speak to a guy that has imported pretty much the same thing from the same company, he had problems with the haulage company, they bent the legs on the machine and everyone denied responibility which is typical. anyway he straightened out the leg himself and all seems to be fine.
I still need to find out about import vat and how to pay because i'm not VAT registered i think i need an ERN or ERO number or something like that.
Research research research then i'll get it ordered. no real rush but would like one in the next month or so.

[JandS]

What is it?

[Kev Martin]

No Kev, still unsure as to what to expect with importing so am getting as much info as possible, i will be doing though. Need to speak to a guy that has imported pretty much the same thing from the same company, he had problems with the haulage company, they bent the legs on the machine and everyone denied responibility which is typical. anyway he straightened out the leg himself and all seems to be fine.
I still need to find out about import vat and how to pay because i'm not VAT registered i think i need an ERN or ERO number or something like that.
Research research research then i'll get it ordered. no real rush but would like one in the next month or so.

Derek

Don't  let little things put you off.  You just insure it with the shipping company like for like replacement then they pay the VAT  and charge you £30 or 2% for the privelege it's that easy really.  Then you will have it in time for the TACCA Day 

[derek west]

I'm sure it is that simple Kev, but i just like to know the ins and outs before i jump in.

No phase 3 at crewe alexandra football stadium so it would be no use there.  Plus we have a full agenda with a waiting list so no room for my centrifuge.

Got some serious players coming this year, and well over 100 tickets all ready sold so its gonna be massive. Cant wait, love the tacca days.

[Kev Martin]

I'm sure it is that simple Kev, but i just like to know the ins and outs before i jump in.

No phase 3 at crewe alexandra football stadium so it would be no use there.  Plus we have a full agenda with a waiting list so no room for my centrifuge.

Got some serious players coming this year, and well over 100 tickets all ready sold so its gonna be massive. Cant wait, love the tacca days.

Luckily I am away on a well deserved break that weekend  which I will thoroughly be looking forward to after working at the ISSA in Amsterdam for 5 days and dealing with 1000's of customers.  Perhaps you should look at taking a TACCA stand at Amsterdam that may boost membership? They are expecting around 30,000 visitors a day this year I think!   I could have a word for you if you're  interested?  After all that is exactly how ISSA Interclean started and developed into the massive event it is today.  It was a couple of like minded guys in a cafe, window cleaners I think in 1967

[derek west]

Would love to go ISSA. Maybe next time but not to promote TACCA, . and who knows, in 48 years time TACCA training days might be attracting 30,000 attendees 

[Tony Stewart]

Hey Derek - if that happens I will go fgor a career change and move into Hog Roasts!!!

[derek west]

Hey Derek - if that happens I will go fgor a career change and move into Hog Roasts!!!

 

[derek west]

Looks like i'm driving to ISSA Interclean, see ya there Kev 

[Kev Martin]

Why don't you just fly?

[derek west]

Why don't you just fly?

I'm picking up a centrifuge  and i'm prety sure it won't get passed as hand luggage 

depending on the cost of a van it should be a lot cheaper and i get to have a look round and buy some other stuff while i'm there.
"SHOPPING TRIP " only instead of a bag for life i can fill a long transit 

[Kev Martin]

Why don't you just fly?

I'm picking up a centrifuge  and i'm prety sure it won't get passed as hand luggage 

depending on the cost of a van it should be a lot cheaper and i get to have a look round and buy some other stuff while i'm there.
"SHOPPING TRIP " only instead of a bag for life i can fill a long transit 

Wow!  That's going to cost a few quid on the ferry isn't it?  Which way you going?

[derek west]

van is working out as the expensive bit, ferry from hull is £200 return, diesel is about £50 but so far the van rental is coming in at £380 

[Kev Martin]

van is working out as the expensive bit, ferry from hull is £200 return, diesel is about £50 but so far the van rental is coming in at £380 

There is something wrong with those ferry prices?  Where did you get them from?  My freight costs are usually a lot higher than what you have posted???

[derek west]

your right kev, just realised that price is for Harwich 

[Kev Martin]

Don't forget you have to travel as freight.  You can't use car /van rates as it is a commercial import. 

[derek west]

Don't forget you have to travel as freight.  You can't use car /van rates as it is a commercial import.

will check it out cheers kev.

[Kev Martin]

P&O North Sea Route especially are red hot on it.  If you travel with a van you have to prove you are not carrying commercial goods either way.  I got caught about 8 years ago genuinely not realising because we had 6 seater crew cabs Renault Traffic & Vivaros at the time and i travelled out with 4 staff to a German Stone Show then on the way back from the Trip I picked up from one of our suppliers and brought back 8 wet vacs thinking I was saving myself €160 shipping and they hit me for £360 Freight costs One Way.   Lesson learned

[derek west]

surely i just declare whatever i'm bringng in? and then pay the VAT using my EORI number?

[Kev Martin]

I am not talking about EORI numbers I am only talking about the ferry operators here.  If you travel with commercial goods you have to travel as freight.   The EORI, commodity codes and VAT import and duties have nothing to do with the ferry companies that is all HMRC.  The person who deals with the import documents deals with all that jazz