wuyang 513 Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 (edited) Anybody know much about import charges? So I was wondering if I ever fancied buying something from simpleshot in America what charges should I expect . Do you get charged per item or for the full cost etc. If anybody is clued up on it can you shine some light on it because I don't have a clue. Cheers Edited November 12, 2016 by wuyang Quote Link to post Share on other sites
collieman 45 Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 I sent off for a scout slingshot a while ago and was just charged for sling shot + postage no import duty. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rabid 1,936 Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 It's pot luck pal, I have had stuff turn up with no import duties, then I have had stuff held back until I paid the duty, I thinks it's worked out on the value of said item, just like vat been paid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wuyang 513 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Might go for it...not sure what I'm going to order yet.... Cheers all Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulmccatapult 21 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I've had a good few things in from the states and haven't seen an import charge yet simple shot is good that way I thing pocket predator whatever he sends things you'll probably get stung for it then Sent from my SM-T710 using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wuyang 513 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Cheers......definitely be simpleshot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the monkey 337 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I bought one of simple shot and got charged for duty about 10% of the total Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,082 Posted November 14, 2016 Report Share Posted November 14, 2016 If you can get the person in America to write gift on the packet you should not get charged any import duty, 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ratbuster 807 Posted November 18, 2016 Report Share Posted November 18, 2016 Just order it here: http://www.slingshotchannelstore.de/english/ Coming from Germany, so no extra charges or import duties Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wuyang 513 Posted November 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2016 Just order it here: http://www.slingshotchannelstore.de/english/ Coming from Germany, so no extra charges or import duties Cheers ......I noticed a link on here not too long ago for there. I managed to ruin my scout by putting slits in it for tubes, one side I did perfectly with a little saw, the other side I decided to use the dremel which ended up in cutting and melting at the same time...probably used the wrong attatchment. I nearly bought the torque from the slingshot channel, but I ended up buying a maxim and jelly bean from simpleshot........I'll post the charges on here when I get stung. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,082 Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Anybody know much about import charges? So I was wondering if I ever fancied buying something from simpleshot in America what charges should I expect . Do you get charged per item or for the full cost etc. If anybody is clued up on it can you shine some light on it because I don't have a clue. Cheers I have just seen on an American slingshot site that simple shot mark all international packages as gifts, so there is know duty to pay, if your not already sorted 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3175darren 1,093 Posted November 27, 2016 Report Share Posted November 27, 2016 Frigging nightmare that import tax, I got screwed on some mole traps, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wuyang 513 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Just got them today...been posted through the letter box.....no mention of charges as of yet...was marked as gift on little package. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wuyang 513 Posted November 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Anybody know much about import charges? So I was wondering if I ever fancied buying something from simpleshot in America what charges should I expect . Do you get charged per item or for the full cost etc. If anybody is clued up on it can you shine some light on it because I don't have a clue. Cheers I have just seen on an American slingshot site that simple shot mark all international packages as gifts, so there is know duty to pay, if your not already sorted That's exactly what's been done. It states on the package exactly what's inside and the prices of each item. The package was marked as gift and I haven't as yet received a charge. I have read however that if the gift exceeds a certain amount charges will apply and as far as I'm aware I'm sure the limit was in £30 bracket...I could be wrong.....seems very hit and miss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,082 Posted November 28, 2016 Report Share Posted November 28, 2016 Anybody know much about import charges? So I was wondering if I ever fancied buying something from simpleshot in America what charges should I expect . Do you get charged per item or for the full cost etc. If anybody is clued up on it can you shine some light on it because I don't have a clue. Cheers I have just seen on an American slingshot site that simple shot mark all international packages as gifts, so there is know duty to pay, if your not already sorted That's exactly what's been done. It states on the package exactly what's inside and the prices of each item. The package was marked as gift and I haven't as yet received a charge. I have read however that if the gift exceeds a certain amount charges will apply and as far as I'm aware I'm sure the limit was in £30 bracket...I could be wrong.....seems very hit and miss. i don't think you would have your package if there was money to pay mate, my mate had the postman knock his door and demand the money before he would hand his parcel over, enjoy your catty and show us some piccy,s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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