import tax on second hand goods?

[ozzy1977]

Is there duty and tax to be paid on second hand goods imported from the states. I am sure that there is but thought I'd ask.

 

[Macaroon]

3.2 Is duty charged on used goods?

Used goods are still liable to the same duty and VAT charges as if they were new. However, this may vary depending on their age and condition

The above is copied & pasted from HMRC website.............................

 

[ozzy1977]

Bugger, thout that was the case but didn't want to believe it

 

[Cromm]

What were you looking at buying ozzy?

 

[Big Stu 12]

yeah sounds interesting....

 

[ozzy1977]

Something about 60", long made of wood and a little curved

 

[ozzy1977]

Wont be till the summer though.

 

[Big Stu 12]

long spoon?

 

[ozzy1977]

Well that is what I will tell the wife anyway

 

[Cromm]

What is the price of the bow ish like item?

 

[ozzy1977]

I was looking at second hand bear kodiak bows which are around £140 plus another 45 postage, by the time you get an **** whipping from customs it's around £200,

 

[Big Stu 12]

Yeah its the customs/taxes ect that kill it...

 

[Cromm]

What poundage is the bow?

 

[ozzy1977]

At the mo mine is 30#, hopefully by the summer I will be up to 40 or so. On ebay they are all around the same price. New oved here they are over £500

 

[Big Stu 12]

it should not take long for you to work up Chris, you seemed to be doing well on the draw at 30#

 

[ozzy1977]

I guess the next question is when to move up in poundage, at the mo 30# is doable all day, with no aches or pains afterwards.

 

[Big Stu 12]

have a try with my 45# for a twenty or so arrows... you will soon see if its a to greater step..

I could go up to 55# i think, but will leave it till I got more money now........