Question: Purchasing from within the EU

Sm1ffy · 29 Feb 2008 at 18:48

Does anyone know if I purchase some parts for my car from Belgum do I have to pay import duty if I have already payed local tax on the purchase. Just a little confused as no-one here knows.

Thanks

Matt

MajorMaccas · 29 Feb 2008 at 19:06

don't think you pay any VAT within the EU, I know I got stung for watercooling kit for my PC from the states. I can't be sure though....

Aod · 29 Feb 2008 at 19:17

the laws were changed recently so that impersonal imports from the EU (except ciggies and booze!) are not subject to import duties, but may be subject to VAT.

however, i am unsure if my memory serves me correctly.

Nate--IRL-- · 29 Feb 2008 at 19:20

If you buy from Belgium you pay Belgian VAT(21%). When I buy from OCUK I pay 17.5%VAT, where as it is normally 20-21% in Ireland.

Nate

Edit:- EU VAT rates http://www.expatax.nl/vatrates

Edit2:- Next time I'll actually read the OP! No, there is no import duty as you are not importing into the EU, Simple.

Mansize_tissue · 29 Feb 2008 at 19:23

When I bought a headphone amplifier a few months back from Germany I didn't have to pay any import duty or anything. I reckon it'd be fine.

Sm1ffy · 29 Feb 2008 at 19:42

Cheers for all the quick replies much appreciated, time to hammer the flexible friend again

Mansize_tissue · 29 Feb 2008 at 19:48

One thing to note, though: make sure you buy this stuff from Belgium, as I'm pretty sure Belgum isn't in the EU.

Only kidding!

But seriously, Belgium.

Ironic Namesake · 29 Feb 2008 at 19:48

You pay VAT only in the originating country, but no need to pay any duty or VAT on import

Nate--IRL-- · 29 Feb 2008 at 19:53

Mansize_tissue said:
But seriously, Belgium.

Belgium.

Less offensive words have been created in the many languages of the galaxy, such as joojooflop, swut and Holy Zarquon's Singing Fish.

The use of bad language can have unforseen circumstances. One example is the war between the G'gugvunts and the Vl'hurgs, caused by a casual remark made by Arthur Dent being mistaken as a terrible insult.

Simultaneous Babel Fish translation also means that any being can be rude to any other being without the need for extensive explanations. This has also started many wars.

The reason the Earth has been shunned for so long is also due to a language problem. On Earth, Belgium refers to a small country. Throughout the rest of the galaxy, Belgium is the most unspeakably rude word there is.

(only a few will get this...)

alexakasloth · 29 Feb 2008 at 19:53

Mansize_tissue said:
One thing to note, though: make sure you buy this stuff from Belgium, as I'm pretty sure Belgum isn't in the EU.

Only kidding!

But seriously, Belgium.

Actually it's the Kingdom of Belgium or Koninkrijk België

MajorMaccas · 29 Feb 2008 at 20:50

Nah, it's in the land of chocolate

Mansize_tissue · 29 Feb 2008 at 21:05

$loth said:
Actually it's the Kingdom of Belgium or Koninkrijk België

It appears I've been out-done!

Cyberstrike2027 said:
Nah, it's in the land of chocolate

Oh no, wait. Cyberstrike2027 has out-done us all! You've rescued me, Cyberstrike2027, from the pit of shame in which $loth had cast me. Consider me in your debt.

jas72 · 2 Mar 2008 at 08:57

yep as i've had for my profile location for 2 years now.

However, it changes with games. I remember Dungeons on Dragons online came out in the UK first and if you ordered it in Austria customs would confiscate it as it wasnt yet out in Austria.

Don't ask me for the ins and outs about that but I remember austrian punters on the forums up in arms about not getting the game on release date and when people suggested ordering a copy this is what was stated. Supposedly protection of their games shops or something but I thought that was no longer existant in the EU?