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Thread #80627 Message #1471404
Posted By: nickp
26-Apr-05 - 01:40 PM
Thread Name: importing instruments to uk
Subject: RE: importing instruments to uk
Duty is payable based on the type of instrument and some calculation about its value. There may be some info on their web site. Its a fair(ish) percentage but if you get the item posted you'll also get ripped off by Royal Mail for the handling of a cheque for Customs & Excise. And there's VAT on top of ALL of that.
Oh, and the cost of posting.
If you're travelling it's worth carrying it in and paying duty in customs...
Nick