Hi David,
Yes, I buy (and sell) a lot of stuff particularly to and from the
States - at least weekly - and have no problems whatsoever when the
goods are sent declared as 'replaced under warranty' etc, as they
(the Customs) don't bother with it. Put 'machine tools' and a value
and they attack with all guns firing. However the supplier said it
would "affect his ability to export". I can't see how, as I would
have got a lot more stuff for my lathe, and maybe my friends too.
Perhaps he is a part time "Customs Man"
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Regards
Ken
--- In 7x12minilathe@..., "david" <davidalan@l...> wrote:
<<<<<<<<<<<. Today I got a letter
saying it would be February... So I am importing a couple of
them.>>>>>>>>>>
i think if the goods are valued at less than ?18 then they do not
collect
tax on items as it is not worth it. i bought a vintage model
aircraft engine
from the states and the chap stripped it down and sent it accross
as old
model engine parts/obsolete. i then rebuilt it and it runs like a
swiss
watch!!
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DAVID WILLIAMS
BOLTON
ENGLAND
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