How Do I Get Past Income Tax?!

[Dazdread]

Does that mean only buy Planet and WDP gear as well... the Markers at least are made in the good old U of K.

Mind you, I am perfectly happy with the products from both companies.

 

[Azz3h]

He means that if we import stuff then the shops over here sell less, meaning they have to put higher prices on products to pay overheads. Never ending cycle

 

[Victor six]

Yeah.

If every paintballer in the UK bought from British retailers and suppliers for a month, or even just for their next 2 purchases, then there would probably be a doubling of sales in the UK of paintball stuff!

Not saying that foreign purchasing is a bad thing of course, just that it'd be a nice thing to support your local dealer... (I like shiny new imports as much as the next player).

 

[Tom37]

ooor just get the guy thats shipping it to you to write "GIFT" on the outside of the box... no import tax to be payed on gifts . but yea, if you can get it in the uk, then do

 

[Nickyboy]

To answer the thread topic, you are breaking the law trying to avoid taxation.

Should your shipper wish to lie about the contents of the package regardless of "Gift" status, you will be charged around 22% of the retail price of the goods, should customs realise what the sender of the goods has tried to do.

The only way to be exempt is to hope customs don't realise the actual cost and status of the incoming goods.

 

[Tom37]

well, if its going from a private seller, then there will not be any distinct marks that show that its shipped as a sale not gift...
Therfor, even if the customs do realise its suspicious, it would be difficult to prove it wasnt a gift...
also,22% to be charged is a lot less than 30% when you are spending $500
+its always worked for me

 

[Nickyboy]

Originally posted by Tom37
well, if its going from a private seller, then there will not be any distinct marks that show that its shipped as a sale not gift...
Therfor, even if the customs do realise its suspicious, it would be difficult to prove it wasnt a gift...
also,22% to be charged is a lot less than 30% when you are spending $500
+its always worked for me

It is normal business practice to include an invoice for the included items.

As above, should your seller wish to disclude this from the package it is still the UK resident who will pay for the import tax.

Irellevent of the nature of the goods.

 

[Dark Warrior]

Originally posted by WGP4Life
Heya, i'm buying a nightkast autococker from the us (2nd hand) and I want to know how to get past income tax.

If you are buying 2nd hand from the US then the total cost (inc P+P and 25% customs fee) of your marker should still be cheaper than if you bought it here 2nd Hand. If not then it's a waste of time, money and effort

Guys buying British is fine but the guy is buying something he likes which is not British and he possibly cannot get over here within his budget.

Id like to know how many of you buy british brigade spent a fortune in Paris, Amsterdam etc buying bits for your respective markers knowing full well it's cheaper there than in the UK

Hypocrisy

 

[Dazdread]

I still fail to see how the Euro zone is cheaper than the UK, Holland has 19% VAT for instance... maybe the others are cheaper

 

[Skeet]

Right...

If there is no stated "Specific Item Code" on the parcel, identifying its contents and therefore the amount of Duty payable (3.2% for markers 2.7% for bolt on's), it will be charged at the flat rate, which is 7%.

If the parcel is marked as $500 value...plus say $40 for shipping, you will pay duty on $540.

$540 is roughly £307...

Duty and VAT will total 24.5%...£75.22

Also...the UK shipping agent, being Parcel force or whoever, will also add a collection fee...£13 give or take a bit

So..your Nightcast cocker, will cost you around £395 and 22 pence.