Importing in person

[nextgengames]

Hi Guys

Going to the states for DS launch, just wondering how much id get taxed for bringing a few back as id be over my limit ?

Kev

[Ginza]

Or you could just get them from VG+ or some kind soul on here who would get one for you or is this merely a profiting arrangement? The cost of going to the states would seem a bit silly when you could just import them off US websites.

[nextgengames]

LOL, I have to take someone of holiday so i Thought id make some money while I was doing it !

So any ideas on tax ?

Kev

[Crisp_Rapper]

bring one back and post the rest to yourself???

[112]

Simple answer! Dont get caught!

or spread the load. You need to give specifics really. Like how many and size and stuff.

112

[[email protected]]

You'll get hit for 17.5% plus 5.25% [or whatever the rate for electronic goods is [its variable]] and if you don't fess up to them and get caught you could also get a decent sized fine [2K?]. In anycase I brought back 4 xboxes on one trip, 8 ipods on another and 45 DVD's on another trip to the US with no issues.

Neil.

[nextgengames]

Im not planning on bringing back loads probaly 6 to 12.

But couldnt I just say I didnt know I had to declare and then offer to pay ?

Kev

[JCL]

Spread them out over your packaging and bin (or post them home) the receipts.

Then just say you took them with you.

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Whatever you do, DON'T DO THAT. The C+E people are not stupid. I'd go for it and if you do get stopped just say they are presents for your family and then offer to pay the tax.

Neil.

[nextgengames]

or i could post the DS's home

Lol

Kev

[Rushy]

Flatpack all the packaging, and keep the DS's loose in your luggage to decrease the likelyness of them thinking your are going to sell them :P

[112]

Dunno how i managed to bring back me Panasonic Q, N64 and DC those many moons ago........... phew. Thank goodness for internal transfer flights.

112

[nextgengames]

I think by the sounds of it better to just declare it and pass on the 25%. At the current $199.99 price point it means thats the DS costs about ?110. so around ?28 for VAT and Tax.

Its a safer option than getting caught or posting them from the US.

Kev

[112]

to tell you the truth i dont really think you will have a problem with what you are bringin back, jus stuff in in between yah soiled undies and they wont wanna look any further!

112

[sam1981]

jus stuff in in between yah soiled undies and they wont wanna look any further!

And no one will buy them either!