importing markers and the law

[beany]

just some information with regards to bringing markers in from abroad, i got this from hm customs, as im planning on bringing a marker back from the usa.............................

2003/559

Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your recent e-mail concerning the above subject.

As paintball markers do not deliver lethal force, their import is not
controlled by HM Customs & Excise. You may wish to speak to your local
Police to obtain information on appropriate storage/usage to avoid theft and
misuse.

Please see our website www.hmce.gov.uk, forms & public notice 1 A Customs
guide for travellers entering the UK. You are entitled to £145 worth of all
other goods including gifts and souvenirs but only if you travel with the
goods and do not plan to sell them. If you bring something in worth more
than the limit of £145, you will have to pay charges on the full value, not
just on the value above £145. If you are travelling as a family or group,
you cannot pool your individual allowances towards an item worth more than
the limit. You will have to pay charges on the full value of the item.

[sonic]

i see u did your home work beany an im sure this info will be usefull to others:)

[Fatbobs]

Great work!!

Now how much does it cost to send it back again when it breaks and you need to use the warranty.

Andy

[fleisher]

Originally posted by Fatbob
Great work!!

Now how much does it cost to send it back again when it breaks and you need to use the warrenty.

Andy

About the same as something bought from another online paintball store based in Liconshire run by a guy called Chris begining with the letter H:D :D :D :D :D .Oh look you can tell the truth about Havoc and not get modded.;)

[beany]

i was only looking into gettin a marker when i go to the usa in august to see what the price difference realy is....
i was just trying to get as much info as i could so i can way it up wether its worth it or not...... + by the time you've paid postage in this country to send a marker back for repairs i personaly think if you brought one from the states it would cost bout the same.......i dont know never done it befor.....
whats everyone else think....who knows just a passing thought.....:D :o :o :eek: :o :p :D

[samfordham]

So do you have to pay tax or anything if your shipping say a 2003 vert feed cocker into the uk from america?

[beany]

to be honest i dont know im still lookin into that one but when i find out ill add a post and let you know unless anyone else has brought out in from america.....

i do know that my girlfriends dad ordered a cover for a water ski boat, and the cover cost £180 and he had to pay summat like £30 tax on it but i'm not sure how the tax thing works....

[Samurai Jack]

Originally posted by Dark Warrior
You pay 17.5% on top of a charge levied by the carrier.

Dont forget the 3% import tax aswell DW

[Tazz]

I imported my Electra DX. The cost of marker, VL 200, 20 oz tank + delivery was £177.19, cost of import tax was £25 'ish, so I will say that the grand total is £205 as a round figure. You can skip some of the tax by having the seller mark the item as a gift.
A couple of months later Planet got them in (only place I have seen them in the UK), there price for marker alone is £263.49. Same spec'. :eek:
For me it was worth it. I can understand people wanting to buy from the UK, but I have paid my money, taken the chance & all has worked out well. Have put a lot of paint through it without a hitch.
On the same respect, I buy all my goodies (i.e barrels, spring kits) from the UK.

[Lambchop]

best thing to do is to do what your happy with don't forget the tax man and vat man have greater powers than the police,and if they want you they've already got your address, so there for your a soft target..............
try a local paintball supplier ie. Fatbobs very honest verygood and you know were he is (browny points please Andy):D

[Rasta]

wow that is some serious brown-nosing

[samfordham]

what so theres basically no point in me buying a cocker from america as it will cost the same amount any if you add the shipping and tax and stuff?

[fleisher]

Originally posted by fleisher
About the same as something bought from another online paintball store based in Liconshire run by a guy called Chris begining with the letter H:D :D :D :D :D .Oh look you can tell the truth about Havoc and not get modded.;)

Don't remember writing that:confused: