On Aug 5, 2022, at 11:36, Ian Reeve <ian.radioworkshop@...> wrote:

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As I understand it is for the UK calculated at VAT on cost and postage plus and admin fee for the courier company.The admin fee is to cover collection of and passing to hmrc with appropriate paperwork.If the item is described and marked on the customs declaration as a kit, I thought it was VAT exempt although there is still a admin fee for the customs declaration.These charges are levied by the customs at point of entry to your country so there is plenty of scope for miscalculation.

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From: [email protected] <[email protected]> on behalf of Peter McCracken <peter.mccracken@...>
Sent: Friday, August 5, 2022 5:27:05 PM
To: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [BITX20] sBitx, customs and management fees

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I got my sbitx today, additional 95 euro for Irish customs. Welcome to the EU.

On Fri 5 Aug 2022 at 16:42, Ken N2VIP <ken@...> wrote:

Ouch! As a US Ham I'm curious how the €53 VAT is calculated, since the stated value is, what, about €250-300?

Sadly, the €43 for "customs management" is likely a fixed paperwork fee no matter the value of the shipment.

I wonder if VAT could be pre-paid to avoid the "customs management" fee? The VAT itself is (apparently) owed & should be paid, but maybe the additional fee can be avoided?

Anyway, just curious,

Ken, N2VIP

On Aug 5, 2022, at 05:55, ramonlh@... wrote:

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Hello,

I just received my sBitx, Basic Kit. It has been accompanied by an additional payment of €53 VAT for the Treasury and €43 for DHL for customs management.

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So the radio has been a little more expensive than expected but I am sure it will be worth the extra cost and I will enjoy it a lot.

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Notice for European Union buyers!

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Ramon EA4GZI