Importing??

BenJ · 11 Nov 2009 at 20:55

I'd like to buy a snowboard from canada/america and import it as its so much cheaper. But what sort of import charges will it incur if customs pick it up?

greywolf · 11 Nov 2009 at 21:19

I use a calculator called dutycalculator.com, seems to have been pretty accurate at giving the duty costs.

PhillyDee · 11 Nov 2009 at 21:22

You will have to pay VAT.
And you will have to pay the mandatory parcelfarce charge of £14.50 just for the pleasure of them charging you vat and duty.

Vonhelmet · 11 Nov 2009 at 21:36

BenJ said:
I'd like to buy a snowboard from canada/america and import it as its so much cheaper. But what sort of import charges will it incur if customs pick it up?

If they pick it up?

A snowboard is not subtle.

buckeejit · 11 Nov 2009 at 21:38

vonhelmet said:
If they pick it up?

A snowboard is not subtle.

Morgoth · 11 Nov 2009 at 21:43

Where are you ordering from? All of the American sites I've tried will not ship the popular brand snowboards outside the continental US.

BenJ · 11 Nov 2009 at 21:52

vonhelmet said:
If they pick it up?

A snowboard is not subtle.

No idea how efficient they are lol.

BenJ · 11 Nov 2009 at 21:53

Morgoth said:
Where are you ordering from? All of the American sites I've tried will not ship the popular brand snowboards outside the continental US.

Not found a place yet, was just an idea. Im still browsing. Thinking burton 2010 jussi, want the burton custom 09/10 but the design is awful

BenJ · 11 Nov 2009 at 21:57

http://www.sourceboards.com/online_store seem to do UK shipping. 180 CAD though, 100quid!!. I'm going to whistler in jan, don't know whether to risk ordering it to the hotel.

mjt · 11 Nov 2009 at 21:58

personally, i don't think it's not worth it, plus the pound is very weak so you won't be getting that great a deal.

unless you really must have a 2010, have a look for discounts on old stock from previous seasons, be they on web sites or in shops.

BenJ · 11 Nov 2009 at 22:03

I found a site in america which was doing the 09/10 burton custom for 569$, which is £343. Its £470 in the UK, everywhere. So not sure how much shipping and duty was e.t.c. Probs marginally cheapear if anything.

But if I get a board whilst out in canada I think I should save.

Edit: Found the site, dosent ship outside canada or usa http://www.the-house.com

CBJ · 11 Nov 2009 at 22:35

Why not just buy something when you get there? There are loads of skiing/boarding shops in Whistler "village" and unless you want something particularly unusual I can't see why you'd find it hard to buy it on the spot.

mjt · 11 Nov 2009 at 22:55

BenJ said:
I found a site in america which was doing the 09/10 burton custom for 569$, which is £343. Its £470 in the UK, everywhere. So not sure how much shipping and duty was e.t.c. Probs marginally cheapear if anything.

But if I get a board whilst out in canada I think I should save.

Edit: Found the site, dosent ship outside canada or usa http://www.the-house.com

so it's £130 cheaper.
say shipping is £50, VAT is ~£60

so that's a saving of £20. is it worth it? not at the current exchange rates.

i read in the 09/10 ski thread you're going over to north america in january. get it there!
it'll be used when you bring it back so you won't have to pay any duties

Volcs · 11 Nov 2009 at 23:23

CBJ said:
Why not just buy something when you get there? There are loads of skiing/boarding shops in Whistler "village" and unless you want something particularly unusual I can't see why you'd find it hard to buy it on the spot.

Especially Burtons - they'll be everywhere. Why pay to get it shipped over only to take it straight back? :confused: