Robbie J
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https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/x542018250
Sometimes there is no duty on second hand goods...
Sometimes there is no duty on second hand goods...
unless it ends up in the boot of another car coming overCost of purchase (plus margin for your Yahoo proxy bidder), cost of local shipping in Japan, cost of international shipping (and likely full drain, cleaning and export packaging for full compliance), then import duty including VAT on the total of the stated cost of the item PLUS the shipping costs. Then a handling fee for customs clearance on top.
unless it ends up in the boot of another car coming over
what are you saying?
I, for one, welcome posts showing what's available elsewhere. Since I began working on my car, I've tended to bee-line for UK ebay and Rock Auto because it's what I'm used to, without properly looking at Japanese sites.
Looking at Japanese sites is great. I'm all for it. But what does the first post in this thread actually mean?
I'm referring to the "Sometimes there is no duty on second hand goods..." bit.
It's not very realistic, is it?
Looking at Japanese sites is great. I'm all for it. But what does the first post in this thread actually mean?
I'm referring to the "Sometimes there is no duty on second hand goods..." bit.
It's not very realistic, is it?
Makesy if there is anything you see on Yahoo I will connect you up with the process I get bits into the UK.
you are allowed to hand carry about £300 and pay 5% duty on up to £600. I travel a lot so if a friend saves some bits I can bring in parts quite legally.Of course it happens! People put Mars bars in their pockets at the corner shop too.
It's just not a viable business plan.