Importing parts from the US
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Topic: Importing parts from the US
Posted By: M3PSM
Subject: Importing parts from the US
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 09:47
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Does anyone know what duty is due if I buy parts from the US as they are much cheaper & much more helpful?
Yes, I am ordering parts for a UK model before someone says it. Paul ------------- Drive it like you stole it! ___________________________ 1995 3.0 E36 Coupe 1989 E30 325 Touring 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 www.myallracing.co.uk |
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Posted By: The Fastest
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 09:53
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If the company you are ordering parts from identify the parcel as a gift, then you should not have to pay any duty on it at all. I have heard of quite a few people ordering things this way. If it is a gift then you haven't bought it, hence no duty at your end. Ask around, someone will know the full story about this. ------------- 
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Posted By: encomium
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 09:55
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it's a pain and i personally have found that if you look around hard enough in the UK, the US prices will not be that much better. What is it you're looking for anyway? ------------- 94 E36 M3 Coupe 
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Posted By: M3PSM
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 10:21
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Looking for chassis reinforcement parts;
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=4 111225649 http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=R E2278 http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=B MS3005-100 http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=R E1809/10 http://www.turnermotorsport.com/html/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=E 36X but can't find in the UK ------------- Drive it like you stole it! ___________________________ 1995 3.0 E36 Coupe 1989 E30 325 Touring 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 www.myallracing.co.uk |
Posted By: BMG M3
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 13:50
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You'll get hit for 10% import duty and the VATat 17.5%.
I forget the limit where you can get it tax free. I think it's about £50,anything over that and factor in the tax and the postage costs. Oh yeah, when Parcel Farce knock on the door to deliver your parcel, they wont let you have it until you give them the money for the tax. They also charge you a fee for collecting this, around £13 I believe. |
Posted By: 215DMX
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 13:53
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You pay duty on anything over £150 or so. When it
gets delived the courier or whatever takes the cash from you. 
Available from any BMW dealer. Z3 1.9 rear shock tower reinforcements. Part no. 33521128734 or ;33526772864 £3 each 
Available from any BMW dealer. E36 Conv. X-Brace £75 Part no. BMW X-Brace #51 71 8 410 212 4x BMW M8X20-Z1 Hex Bolt with Washer #07 11 9 915 093 4x BMW M8 Blind Rivet Nut (nutsert) #51 71 8 175 003 - M8X30 Allen Bolt(s) - M8 Washers (at least 2) - M8 Nut(s) 
Both Turner products - easy to make. 
Available from any BMW dealer. E36 Conv. SPACER RING FOR REAR AXLE FRONT LEFT 41002256495 SPACER RING FOR REAR AXLE FRONT RIGHT 41002256496 SPACER RING FOR REAR AXLE REAR LEFT 41112256497 SPACER RING FOR REAR AXLE REAR RIGHT 41112256498 All about £15-20 each I woul;d also get E46 Convertable rear shock mounts Part no. 33526754096 or 33504035931 Hey next time try harder !! |
Posted By: M3PSM
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 14:22
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Wow, I'm amazed. Go to the top of the class.
I spent 30 minutes on the phone to Sewels (BMW dealer) in Bishops Stortford, who are usually really good & they didn't have a clue & suggested they were US only parts. On the turner only bits, I've found someone who will post them from the US as a "gift" so it's looking good. Thanks Paul ------------- Drive it like you stole it! ___________________________ 1995 3.0 E36 Coupe 1989 E30 325 Touring 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 www.myallracing.co.uk |
Posted By: ultegra
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 17:05
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I have an x brace acting as a trip hazard in my garage right now. Don't want £75.00 for it. ------------- http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/chrisenright - Chris Enright M Coupe Silver ex M Coupe Black ex 318is Silver 318is White ex M3 GT ex 318is Red ex 318is Blue 316i shell - watch this space... 
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Posted By: M3PSM
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 17:13
Superb 
I've sent you a PM. That's one less thing to search for. Now I need to find someone with a set of coilovers rolling around on their garage floor. Cheers Paul ------------- Drive it like you stole it! ___________________________ 1995 3.0 E36 Coupe 1989 E30 325 Touring 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 www.myallracing.co.uk |
Posted By: ultegra
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 17:20
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------------- http://members.ebay.co.uk/aboutme/chrisenright - Chris Enright M Coupe Silver ex M Coupe Black ex 318is Silver 318is White ex M3 GT ex 318is Red ex 318is Blue 316i shell - watch this space...
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You have an email Paul.Posted By: M3PSM
Date Posted: 07-November-2005 at 17:28
Cheers Chris 
It's a done deal Thanks ------------- Drive it like you stole it! ___________________________ 1995 3.0 E36 Coupe 1989 E30 325 Touring 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 www.myallracing.co.uk |
Posted By: m3bob
Date Posted: 15-November-2005 at 03:54
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The gift thing isnt always a given, Vat and duty rates are based on The duty being priced on the cost of the goods plus freight to the uk The vat is then put on the goods, the freight costs,the duty and delivery costs to door So if some friendly customs officer decides to have a look at your gift and oesnt like what he sees he can either phobne you and tell you its not a gift or put the stuff in the bin how do i know? Ive Been in shipping for 26 years! ------------- 1987 Alpine E30 M3 1990 Alpine E30 M3 TRACK CAR 1988 E30 325 TOURING 1988 E30 325 CAB |
Posted By: Phil-C
Date Posted: 15-November-2005 at 05:54
Also , if the sender declares a value that the courier believes to be false they can insist on your reciept before releasing the goods, then they will charge you the VAT and duty on the real amount. As they say, ask me how I know...  ------------- |
Posted By: M3PSM
Date Posted: 15-November-2005 at 07:43
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Cheers for all the advice guys.
In the end I decided to haggle in the UK & ended up getting a very good price on my stuff from Julian at Balance Motorsport, who was also very helpful. I could have got it a smidge cheaper in the US still, but at least now there's no hassle & the supplier is in this country if there are any problems. The postman has already started dropping off big parcels 
Paul ------------- Drive it like you stole it! ___________________________ 1995 3.0 E36 Coupe 1989 E30 325 Touring 1992 Yamaha TDM 850 www.myallracing.co.uk |