see embedded answers below On 17 Aug 2010, at 13:48, Simon Faulkner wrote: > K3/100 ordered and in the UK according to USPS: > Shipment Activity Location Date & Time > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > Into Foreign Customs GREAT BRITAIN 08/17/10 > 11:00am > I understand that Parcel Force will write to me so I can pay their > charge and the slice for our government. YES > My Questions: > Is there a difference between "Import Duty" and VAT YES > Am I liable for both? NO - you should only pay VAT, Elecraft put the right codes on to avoid the Duty. You will probably have to pay a handling charge too. > Any tips as to how to make sure that Parcel Force get it here? I've nearly always used UPS, so no, but I'd follow the tracking number closely and ring them - you probably have to ring and pay the VAT and handling chare via card anyway (UPS will take a cheque at the door). > Fingers are crossed... And Toes ! 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected]
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