Amazon BOGOF import duties to the UK......

[hullmackem]

Will Amazon put the total value of both disks on the packaging ?? If so I'd stung by high import duties.

[lgans316]

Yes.

[hullmackem]

Originally Posted by lgans316

Yes.

Suppose you could get them sent seperately.

[WickyWoo]

CDjapan.co.jp sends as a "gift" and is cheaper shipping

However they don't have amazon japan's low prices

[Got2LoveGadgets]

Check out a thread I started as I have had the same problems. Amazon sent me an email explaining why they do it. It really is a pain as Amazon's BOGOF's are so good!!!!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=28113

[Richard Burdett]

Hi,

As the others have said they do put the total of all the blu rays on the packaging slip. However, you might not have to pay any tax on the package, i have received 7 packages of blu rays from Amazon.com in the last two months and have not paid duty on any.

Rich

[BluMonkey]

Originally Posted by Richard Burdett

Hi,

As the others have said they do put the total of all the blu rays on the packaging slip. However, you might not have to pay any tax on the package, i have received 7 packages of blu rays from Amazon.com in the last two months and have not paid duty on any.

Rich

Same here ... I live on treasure Island AKA the UK where the government wear masks ...

All of mine for some reason bar a couple have come from Germany despite being ordered from .com and all the others have never been stopped ... I have 20 more on the way so lets see what happens there

Even if they are stopped you can send a copy invoice to customs for a refund ...

Ive bought loads from the US both my players etc

my last one arrived yesterday £82.31 on the box but the post mark is Port Paye' 60544 Frankfurt Deutsche Post

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official stuff
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Customs duty.

Customs duty is a tax on imports for which goods coming into the UK from non-EU countries are eligible. You'll only be charged this if the tax calculated comes to over £7. The amount of the duty depends on the category of goods; some electrical items, for example, digital cameras, laptops, mobiles and games consoles like Wii/ Xbox360 are duty free. A full categorised list is available at HMRC site.

For expensive items, get an estimate of customs prices by calling HM Revenue & Customs’ National Advice Service directly on 0845 010 9000 or, if calling from abroad, +44 (0) 208 929 0152.

Import VAT on goods over £18.

Separate to customs duty you’ll also need to cough up 17.5% on goods costing £18 and more (including shipping charges), or if you can prove the item’s a gift, the threshold's £36. It’s important to understand the VAT is on the full amount, not just the excess over the limit.

HMRC deems it a gift if: it's from an individual to an individual, is for the private use of you or your family, there is no commercial or trade element and the gift has not been paid for either directly or indirectly.

Customs clearance charges.

When shopping online from the UK, if there are duty and/or VAT charges, the delivery company will pay this on your behalf and reclaim the funds from you before delivering your parcel, plus charge a handling fee on top. Fees vary depending on the company; but usually are between £8 and £14. These can be charged at a later date so watch out and be careful



DVD's are charged @ 3.5% Duty then 17.5% tax ...

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But as Ive said Ive never been charged...

even if i do get the odd one charged the savings ive had outway it

[Kirsty_Mc]

Originally Posted by hullmackem

Will Amazon put the total value of both disks on the packaging ?? If so I'd stung by high import duties.

That is exactly what they do

I have not yet tried sending them as a "gift" to someone else, so increasing the customs limit. The big sting in the tail is the Royal mail clearance fee of £8.00. Last time I paid £12.50 in customs of which £8.00 was just the clearance fee.

[mtl007]

As a big business like Amazon, they have to declare the value of good properly.

It is always a contention between price you paid versus the value (for insurance purposes). I don't know how UK works but in theory, you should be able to bring your actual receipt for rebate if the duties are charged wrong, it just takes time.

In Canada, depending on the carrier, some charge brokerage fee on top of the taxes / duties and it stings.

[BluMonkey]

Also worth remembering

Never pay in pounds when abroad/on an overseas website.

If you're buying from a US site that offers you the option of converting to pounds, don't bother. This means you’re dependent on the exchange rate it gives you, which is normally poor as they make an extra cut of the currency conversion. So provided you’ve got a good card, simply pay in dollars and you know you’re getting the best rate.

I also buy of US sellers on amazon.co.uk most are under £10 and postage is only £1.30

[hullmackem]

Originally Posted by BluMonkey

Also worth remembering

Never pay in pounds when abroad/on an overseas website.

If you're buying from a US site that offers you the option of converting to pounds, don't bother. This means you’re dependent on the exchange rate it gives you, which is normally poor as they make an extra cut of the currency conversion. So provided you’ve got a good card, simply pay in dollars and you know you’re getting the best rate.

I also buy of US sellers on amazon.co.uk most are under £10 and postage is only £1.30

Really ?? got any seller examples ??

[aygie]

Originally Posted by BluMonkey

Same here ... I live on treasure Island AKA the UK where the government wear masks ...

All of mine for some reason bar a couple have come from Germany despite being ordered from .com and all the others have never been stopped ... I have 20 more on the way so lets see what happens there

Even if they are stopped you can send a copy invoice to customs for a refund ...

Ive bought loads from the US both my players etc

my last one arrived yesterday £82.31 on the box but the post mark is Port Paye' 60544 Frankfurt Deutsche Post

.................................................. ...........
official stuff
.................................................. ..........
Customs duty.

Customs duty is a tax on imports for which goods coming into the UK from non-EU countries are eligible. You'll only be charged this if the tax calculated comes to over £7. The amount of the duty depends on the category of goods; some electrical items, for example, digital cameras, laptops, mobiles and games consoles like Wii/ Xbox360 are duty free. A full categorised list is available at HMRC site.

For expensive items, get an estimate of customs prices by calling HM Revenue & Customs’ National Advice Service directly on 0845 010 9000 or, if calling from abroad, +44 (0) 208 929 0152.

Import VAT on goods over £18.

Separate to customs duty you’ll also need to cough up 17.5% on goods costing £18 and more (including shipping charges), or if you can prove the item’s a gift, the threshold's £36. It’s important to understand the VAT is on the full amount, not just the excess over the limit.

HMRC deems it a gift if: it's from an individual to an individual, is for the private use of you or your family, there is no commercial or trade element and the gift has not been paid for either directly or indirectly.

Customs clearance charges.

When shopping online from the UK, if there are duty and/or VAT charges, the delivery company will pay this on your behalf and reclaim the funds from you before delivering your parcel, plus charge a handling fee on top. Fees vary depending on the company; but usually are between £8 and £14. These can be charged at a later date so watch out and be careful



DVD's are charged @ 3.5% Duty then 17.5% tax ...

........................

But as Ive said Ive never been charged...

even if i do get the odd one charged the savings ive had outway it

Where you from?...

[BluMonkey]

Originally Posted by hullmackem

Really ?? got any seller examples ??

CLICK HERE






www.amazon.co.uk

type in Blu Ray
then click DVD on the left
Then sort be price lower to higher or as per link above choose £5-£10 on the left but this sometimes will miss some and also add in some over £10

I bought the following all between 5 and £10 inc postage:

Items Ordered Price
1 of: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause [Blu-ray] [2006] [Blu-ray] (2007) Ann... [Blu-ray]
Sold by: et4less-usa-uk (seller profile)
£7.69


Item(s) Subtotal: £7.69
Postage & Packing: £1.24
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Total Before VAT: £8.93
VAT: £0.00
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Total: £8.93
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Total for this Delivery: £8.93
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Items Ordered Price
1 of: Deja Vu [Blu-ray] [2006] [Blu-ray] (2007) Denzel Washington; Paula Patton; Val [Blu-ray]
Sold by: mojosounds_mmuk (seller profile)
£6.76

1 of: 28 Weeks Later [Blu-ray] [2007] [Blu-ray] (2007) Robert Carlyle; Garfield... [Blu-ray]
Sold by: mojosounds_mmuk (seller profile)
£6.32

Item(s) Subtotal: £13.08
Postage & Packing: £2.48
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Total Before VAT: £15.56
VAT: £0.00
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Total: £15.56
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Total for this Delivery: £15.56
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1 of: Fantastic 4 [Blu-ray] [2005] [Blu-ray] (2006) Ioan Gruffudd; Jessica Alba... [Blu-ray]
Sold by: interactive_games (seller profile)
£3.75

Item(s) Subtotal: £3.75
Postage & Packing: £1.24
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Total Before VAT: £4.99
VAT: £0.00
-----
Total: £4.99
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Total for this Delivery: £4.99

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1 of: The Invisible [Blu-ray] [2007] [Blu-ray] (2007) Justin Chatwin; Margarita... [Blu-ray]
Sold by: jules101064 (seller profile)
£7.79

Item(s) Subtotal: £7.79
Postage & Packing: £1.24
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Total Before VAT: £9.03
VAT: £0.00
-----
Total: £9.03
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Total for this Delivery: £9.03

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1 of: Behind Enemy Lines [Blu-ray] [2002] [Blu-ray] (2006) Owen Wilson; Gene Hackman [Blu-ray]
Sold by: lee205 (seller profile)
£8.49

Item(s) Subtotal: £8.49
Postage & Packing: £1.24
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Total Before VAT: £9.73
VAT: £0.00
-----
Total: £9.73
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Total for this Delivery: £9.73
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1 of: Stargate [Blu-ray] [1994] [Blu-ray] (2006) Robert Ackerman; Rae Allen; Erick... [Blu-ray]
Sold by: lee205 (seller profile)
£8.49
Item(s) Subtotal: £8.49
Postage & Packing: £1.24
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Total Before VAT: £9.73
VAT: £0.00
-----
Total: £9.73
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Total for this Delivery: £9.73

.................................................. .....
1 of: The Guardian [Blu-ray] [2006] [Blu-ray] (2007) Gene Barge; Bonnie Bramlett... [Blu-ray]
Sold by: mojosounds_mmuk (seller profile)
£6.75

1 of: Delta Farce [Blu-ray] [2007] [Blu-ray] (2007) Keith David; Glenn Morshower; Ed [Blu-ray]
Sold by: mojosounds_mmuk (seller profile)
£5.14

Item(s) Subtotal: £11.89
Postage & Packing: £2.48
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Total Before VAT: £14.37
VAT: £0.00
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Total for this Delivery: £14.37

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I could go on ...

Blood & Chocolate - £5
Identity - £6
Hitch- £4
Casino Royale - £7
Ultraviolet - £6
superman the movie £7
lakehouse - £3
pearl harbour - £6

You just have to check everyday ...

If you order off the same sellers on .com you will pay £6 postage and the same price for the DVD

[BluMonkey]

Originally Posted by Aygie

Where you from?...

Manchester UK

[hullmackem]

Cheers matey !!