by Elliot M » Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:51 pm
[quote="marco"]I think there is import duty as well as VAT - the rate is written down on the customs and excise website but i cant find it at the moment - there are different rates for different items - components, bikes and frames will all have a different ratings, maybe thats where the discrepencies Hugh mentioned come from
and a customs handling charge, and i think tax is worked out on total cost including shipping.
ISTR one issue is that "finished items" are charged differently from "unfinished items/spare parts" (not sure of actual nomenclature) and which bike parts are considered to be varies.
i think i worked out once that around 40% was the maximum charge that could be levied on something like a bike frame