Importing Nintendo DS

RobH · 15 Dec 2007 at 22:19

I'm currently in Germany at the moment and Nintendo DS Lites and Wiis are availiable everywhere in large numbers on the high street. My family have asked me to bring about 4 DS Lites back to the UK as they have been trying to get hold of them for various family members for xmas. I was just wondering if there are any import restrictions on doing this? In Germany there is a 19% sales tax which is like VAT in the UK so the tax has been paid already.

Just wondering if anyone has done this? Thanks.

SiD the Turtle · 15 Dec 2007 at 23:48

This may be of use to you:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/Taxes/LeavingOrComingIntoTheUK/DG_10026463

RobH · 16 Dec 2007 at 11:08

Thanks, looks like it should be fine as I am importing them as gifts and not reselling them or anything, I was concerned that 4 or 5 might be too many but you can't find even 1 in the UK and it's Xmas.

SiD the Turtle · 16 Dec 2007 at 11:33

I'd still be wary though, if customs open your suitcase and find 4 DSes in there, I'm sure you'll have a fun time debating if they are gifts or not.