lanikai Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Dear All ~ I am preparing to ship a rep to the UK ..members have noted that customs has not been a problem .. (both sender and reciever). I would like to ask members who have actually sent watches to the UK .. "How did you fill out the declaration paer?" Was it "gift" or "watch repair?",.. and what value was claimed .. I don't want the reciever to have to pay customs duty either .. Thanks in advance L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 When I buy from the USA, I just ask that the "gift" box be ticked, and that the item be declared as a "watch" with a $30 value. So far that has always done the trick, as UK customs are not so bad anyway. Always used registered post too Best to keep it simple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanikai Posted March 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Copy .. thanks MP ,.. will fill out the delaration slip as "gift" and declare 30 usd Thanks for your time L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 As MP has said, usually a 'gift', or 'broken jewellery for repair' does the job. Customs in the UK is verylapse, and I've never had a problem ordering from the US, China or Thailand. It's more likely that Parcelfarce make a mistake when delivering it rather than customs making an issue of the pakage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 As MP has said, usually a 'gift', or 'broken jewellery for repair' does the job. Customs in the UK is verylapse, and I've never had a problem ordering from the US, China or Thailand. It's more likely that Parcelfarce make a mistake when delivering it rather than customs making an issue of the pakage Aww man, Parcelforce, don't get me started! 100% ParcelFarce if you ask me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Parcelfarce, Ah the great british institution, just like Carry on films and Benny Hill! Some one there has a couple of nice vintage rolex reps from Silix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamaster_GMT Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 My advice is to mark the package as a 'GIFT' and mark the item's value below Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoxxx1984 Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hey guys but shipment EU to EU there is no custom. Am I wrong?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Hey guys but shipment EU to EU there is no custom. Am I wrong?? EU to EU there is no customs charging TAX, correct...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamaster_GMT Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Within the EU goods do not have to be declared to Customs. However, Excise Duty must be paid on excisable goods such as alcohol, tobacco and energy products.l Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcoxxx1984 Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 ... EU to EU No custom tax and no custom check! Right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 There are still customs between EU countries i.e. for illegal goods etc... however there cannot be the imposition of an unfair taxation system on products crossing frontiers within the EU, otherwise it would defeat the objectives of the foundations of the EU itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi, sorry to re-kindle a dead thread, but I have just bought a $900 gen watch from TZ and wanted to know the best way to avoid customs. The seller will either mark the package as a gift and label the package with lower value $36~ to try and avoid problems, but my concern is that if the package gets lost would I be able to claim the $900 back? Secondly I thought about marking the package as a watch being return for repair, my thinking being that it would avoid import charges as I could say it was bought in the UK and sent to the USA for repair, that way I could mark it at full value and be able to insure it at that cost. Or is it possible to mark the package at a low cost and still insure the watch at full value?? Many Thanks Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catboy Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 personally i'd insure for the full amount otherwise you will only be able to claim the customs declaration amount.. using the "return from repair" statement would be the best (and safest) way to get around the charges, HOWEVER this doesn't work too well if the watch is being sent complete with paperwork, certificates, boxes, etc.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSRep Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hey Lani bro. I think everyones said it all. You shouldnt have problems shipping to the EU. Most of my watches coming from CONUS / Asia have always been shipped USPS / FedEx. Have had parcels sent as a "gift" and as a "watch returned from service" without any issues. Now the value s upto the buyer I guess.....if the watch is valuable then insurance is advisable (which means you cant alter the value on customs form).....If the value is VERY low (say below $50) then I usually never received a VAT invoice......Ask the buyer whats preferable to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Hi, sorry to re-kindle a dead thread, but I have just bought a $900 gen watch from TZ and wanted to know the best way to avoid customs. The seller will either mark the package as a gift and label the package with lower value $36~ to try and avoid problems, but my concern is that if the package gets lost would I be able to claim the $900 back? Secondly I thought about marking the package as a watch being return for repair, my thinking being that it would avoid import charges as I could say it was bought in the UK and sent to the USA for repair, that way I could mark it at full value and be able to insure it at that cost. Or is it possible to mark the package at a low cost and still insure the watch at full value?? Many Thanks Ben No matter what you say if value is over £18 you will be hit with VAT if its over £36 it will also attract duty plus VAT. Never use the term watch even the manufacturers wont do that. The official phrase is 'precision instrument' UK customs and excise do not recognise the term gift or return for repair etc they go on declared value only. They also rely on paperwork submitted by shipping company and only carry out random checks on the package frames as they sit in the bonded areas. If you want to be covered you must declare the value if you take the risk then still put down a couple of hundred dollars and ship at least EMS or better to reduce risk of loss or of getting it back later if initially lost. You shouldnt value low and send by expensive shipping method that might raise questions. The risk of loss and reduced value is minimal but if there are papers certs etc then send these seperately if you do lose the watch then use certs/paperwork to claim watch loss on house insurance!! If its that important to you finacially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks for the replys everyone! @PeteM do you think it would be best to ship watch and papers seperately? That way watch can be marked as precision instrument @ full value with insurance and box and papers can be sent at minimal value with insurance for say $50? Surely if manufactures mark it as precision instrument the postal workers know this aswell and its just as likely to go missing?? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted January 28, 2010 Report Share Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks for the replys everyone! @PeteM do you think it would be best to ship watch and papers seperately? That way watch can be marked as precision instrument @ full value with insurance and box and papers can be sent at minimal value with insurance for say $50? Surely if manufactures mark it as precision instrument the postal workers know this aswell and its just as likely to go missing?? TIA PM sent mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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