Technically, I think the code is
8529 9040 000
That is what I use when sending my kits to EU.
Larry N8LP
Stewart Baker wrote:
This is a timely thread having just collected from Parcel Force, a package
containing my latest Elecraft kit purchase.
I was charged £9.23 import duty into the EU plus VAT on that amount.
On all my previous packages I have been charged nothing.
I phoned the Customs & Excise (or whatever they now call themselves), and was
told that the £9.23 represents 3% import duty on the value of goods ($539).
They have an old computer system which only recognises the first 6 digits of the
Commodity Code, and this is where they got the 3% duty from. The last 4 digits,
if they bothered to look indicate that there is 0% duty. They seem to rely on
customer action to correct errors.
The US Postal Service Customs Declaration and Dispatch Note has clearly typed
the HS tariff number 8529 9040 00, however the description was for:-
Transmitter Equipment with Built-in Receiver Except Mobile Phones and Aircraft
Equipment.
This contents description on the Customs Declaration was wrong, not matching the
Commodity Code, and should have referred to Parts for use with Radio.
This is something that Elecraft should rectify immediately.
I now have to submit a covering letter, proof of purchase and the labeling to
get the duty and part of the VAT refunded.
Not a Happy Bunny !!
Stewart G3RXQ
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