Kostas, I've found that if the equipment is used, fairly old (ie not current model) and labelled as such, the UK Customs and Excise don't take much interest.
However, in theory you pay duty (I think about 3% on photographic gear) and VAT at 17.5%. It's probably best to assume that you will pay duty/VAT, otherwise it can be a nasty surprise. Cheers Andy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kostas Kavoussanakis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 1:15 PM Subject: Buying from the US > > I left my cards at home and cannot complete checkout on some items > from a US dealer. I consider this an omen and ask those knowledgeable: > the items cost about $120 and are reasonably light but bulky (OC flash > equipment, as discussed in another thread). Will the customs take > interest and at what tune? > > Thanks, > Kostas > >
