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Goalkeeper


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I've seen some second hand wheels for sale in US on ebay at a reasonable price.

Trouble is the shipping of it to the UK gets expensive and then there is customs duty and vat.

I have never bought anything from overseas so I don't know the prcedures and costs. Is it more hassle than it's worth?

Any advice would be really welcome. Thanks. Mark 



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customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal

some info here that may help you

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If the seller understates the value of the goods on the customs export forms it reduces the amount of VAT you have to pay BUT the exporter does put themselves at risk by doing this as clearly it isn't legal so, of course, I would not suggest doing this 

Try to persuade the exporter not to use USPS as they deliver to UK addresses using Parcel Force who charge another £13 or so on top of any VAT and import duty no



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Get them to send as a" Sample " Im sure that doesnt incur vat too I might be wrong may i just add to any tax inspectors lookin in I do not endorse such practice no cant speak for Brian biggrin



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Thanks for the advice chaps. Much appreciated.

Mark 



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