What to get from America?

shimy182 · 13 May 2007 at 13:20

if you get a PS3 you will need a MASSIVE step down transformer unless it can take 240 peak?

The Mad Rapper · 13 May 2007 at 13:20

sup3rc0w said:
You dont have to pay import tax, just dont declare it.

Indeed.

Tomsk · 13 May 2007 at 13:22

Ev0 said:
If it's a gift then you don't have to pay taxes iirc, remember this isn't the OP going and bringing something back, it's his bro getting something for him.

I think the limit for gifts is £36

Margaret · 13 May 2007 at 13:23

Apple is world wide warranty, at least my iPod was

Ev0 · 13 May 2007 at 13:24

Tomsk said:
I think the limit for gifts is £36

Couldn't remember if the limit before duty etc was incurred was £36 and gifts didn't have it, or if it was just a blanket £36. Is it that any goods under £36 you don't charged?

*edit* found the info

Are there any reliefs from Duty and VAT?
Yes, they include:
Goods of £18 or less in value (excluding postage, packing and other miscellaneous costs) this does not include alcohol, tobacco products, perfume or toilet waters.
Gifts from one private individual to another providing the value does not exceed £36. (Exception: There is a very restricted gift allowance on excise goods but you are advised to contact Customs for further information.)
Personal effects of people returning to the EU after residing abroad.
Goods found to be defective or damaged or not otherwise as ordered. (Customs must be notified before qualifying goods can be returned overseas. Otherwise duty relief may be lost.)
Goods imported into the EU for processing and repair before re-export from the EU. (Your local office of HM Customs and Excise can provide you with further details.)

daz · 13 May 2007 at 13:32

shimy182 said:
if you get a PS3 you will need a MASSIVE step down transformer unless it can take 240 peak?

Why would you need a "massive" step down transformer? :confused:

alexakasloth · 13 May 2007 at 14:05

How can they tell if you bought it over there or not if you got rid of the box etc?

Tomsk · 13 May 2007 at 14:09

$loth said:
How can they tell if you bought it over there or not if you got rid of the box etc?

They can ask to see a receipt.

They can check product type - some are only available in the US.

They can check serial numbers.

For a laptop, a US keyboard is a bit of a giveaway.

I think the onus is on the traveller to prove the origin of the goods.

Gonzo0 · 13 May 2007 at 14:12

Box of lucky charms cereal
Crate of Mountain Dew
Oreo Cookies

I need say no more :cool:

"andy" · 13 May 2007 at 14:25

shimy182 said:
if you get a PS3 you will need a MASSIVE step down transformer unless it can take 240 peak?

it can take it and all you need to run a US one here is a uk kettle lead , about 2 quid or so

shimy182 · 13 May 2007 at 14:37

daz said:
Why would you need a "massive" step down transformer?

i thought the power consumption may be a lot.

Kezmo · 13 May 2007 at 14:53

Vista ultimate

Westyfield2 · 13 May 2007 at 15:02

Jihad said:
Apple is world wide warranty, at least my iPod was

MacBook Pro then tbh!

D_Brasted · 13 May 2007 at 22:43

Ev0 said:
Goods of £18 or less in value (excluding postage, packing and other miscellaneous costs) this does not include alcohol, tobacco products, perfume or toilet waters.
Gifts from one private individual to another providing the value does not exceed £36.

This is for things being posted... if someone's bringing it back with them then the duty-free limit's currently £145 of goods from the US. The limit's doubling in the summer, which is nice.

See http://gouk.about.com/od/tripplanning/qt/ukcustoms.htm

~>Dg<~ · 13 May 2007 at 23:16

FC Twin console man i keep looking at them.Or to the normal bloke a console that plays snes games and nes games brand new.There dirt cheap as well.