Shipping frm USA to UK?

[Mike on a bike]

Going to ship a you know what to UK from states , are there taxes or vat to the reciever? I know UK customs on China stuff can sometimes be a problem. I was wonder about stuff from there good friends over here.

[rogerthat]

If you declare a high value for customs, yes it will be taxed

If you declare $25 or so then no

It will not be taxed, risk you run is if they inspect it and decide you under declared to hide actual value

[Mike on a bike]

Roger was going to insure it, if I do they get him for amount Ins. right.

[rogerthat]

You can't insure for more than you declare for customs value

You have to fill out a customs form listing value and contents

Many shipping options don't permit insurance on international shipments from us anyway

Also many don't provide tracking even for extra $$$

Best way IMO is air mail registered with low customs value and no insurance but that is your call depending on your and the recipients risk level

Air mail registered would cost roughly $18 for a small box or padded envelope and would provide full tracking

This service is not offered online, at PO location only

Edited November 23, 2012 by rogerthat

[Mike on a bike]

Thank you sir , I get the picture. Many thanks .

[Guest Watchgeek]

As above put down it's cheaper than $25.00 and you will be fine and also a gift

[Mike on a bike]

Thanks all, my smart buyer will PU stateside on business, no risk!