Import Duty on canon lenses

[howell80]

Hi, just a quick bit of brain picking needed. Im thinking of buying a canon 70-200mm F4L and a possible 1.4 extender. As the lenses retails quiet high over here, if i ordered one from the states and got it delivered over to the uk would i have to pay an import duty or added vat charge?

I have never been to sure on this matter so any advise is gratley appreciated
Thanks

 

[howell80]

i have spoken to Kerso and he has qouted me a price but i thought it may be cheaper from america thats why i wanted to know about import duty charges.

 

[howell80]

I may deal with Kerso but i still want to know if i will have to pay an import duty? as i said i do not know if i have to.