Tell me more? I thought this was completely legitimate for all fairly standard classic cars of this age....
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Tell me more? I thought this was completely legitimate for all fairly standard classic cars of this age....
Jay.
Club Member
It technically has to be stock or as near as stock as reasonably practical to be counted as the 5% duty car. Any modifications should make it 20%
Jay.
Club Member
I've been THOROUGHLY disappointed with Rinkens. It's taken them 6 months to get my 2nd Datsun shipped over, and they FORGOT to ship a large crate at the same time - I had paid extra for special container shipping and my crate is STILL in the US warehouse - it's been almost exactly a year since I transferred them the funds to initially ship. It's a big shame as my first car (the blue one) came over with very little issues
uk66fastback
Club Member
Yes, I thought the BTI ruling of 5% import duty is completely legitimate. Not sure what johnymd thinks he is mis-declaring ... !
Seems we are in agreement, standard or near stock cars are totally legitimate (which would cover most imports). The likes of Jays RB monster would fall under a different cetegory if someone paid close attention but I'd certainly leave it to the shippers descretion and take the 5%...
Real shame to hear that, seems they're fine when things are plain sailing and then useless when things go wrong from several members expiriences including my own! They seem to be picking a up a rep for forgetting things including cars!
You have peaked my interest though, '2nd Datsun' Spill the details?!
johnymd
Club Member
Cars need to be complete and original as far as I am aware and should not have additional parts included inside the car to qualify for the 5% dispensation. If I imported a rolling shell and included extra panels inside then this would not qualify for special dispensation and if stopped would be subject to full VAT and duty. You can not smuggle goods into the UK legally. Legally they should all be declared on the manifest. The only zeds that have room for extra panels or large parts are incomplete cars so do not qualify for special dispensation. If you were importing a complete and original zed then you may not want extra large parts inside the car.
Now just to be clear. I'm not saying I wouldn't allow other peoples parts to come over in my cars as I have done this on many occasions and will probably still do this but I am fully aware of the risks.
Now just to be clear. I'm not saying I wouldn't allow other peoples parts to come over in my cars as I have done this on many occasions and will probably still do this but I am fully aware of the risks.
uk66fastback
Club Member
Is this because it is in a container? And they're waiting for another one to fill it up?
Robbie J
Club Member
yes that's what I think is the reason
Still potentially time for me to have a couple of bits dropped in the boot then?
Robbie J
Club Member
its in a container on the docks, since they are not responding to emails atm I doubt it sorry
johnymd
Club Member
I've had a few of mine delayed and often spoke to them (don't do email) about the progress. It can be frustrating but there is nothing you can do about it. They only lost one of my cars and even that one was eventually found although it did take them a long while to ship it again.
uk66fastback
Club Member
Robbie, you'll find yourself tracking its every movement across the Atlantic ... !