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Aussibums in uk

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 5:51 am
by smooth54
Does anybody know if you can buy aussubums in the uk or on the web apart from them direct.
the last pair i bought the import tax was nearly as much as the suit thanks

Re: Aussibums in uk

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:07 pm
by dannyboi
The import tax is brutal.

I've never had much luck. Selfridges have some online, but a limited range and seem to be much more expensive than going direct. I've scored a few pairs on eBay too, but there are plenty of low quality counterfeits on there too.

Re: Aussibums in uk

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 1:45 pm
by smooth54
Thanks dannyboi this is what i thought any idea how much the import tax is now im quite tempted to buy some more

Re: Aussibums in uk

Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2017 11:06 pm
by dannyboi
Obligatory I am not a tax accountant, YMMV, etc... For less than £135 of goods there shouldn't be any excise duty, just the 20% VAT; if you are stung with the duty that is something like 12-15% again, plus the couriers handling fee (last import I did I ended up paying 20p of VAT and £8 to Royal Mail for the privilege!).

Re: Aussibums in uk

Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 2:34 pm
by Speedoaddict
instead of ordering your Aussiebums in one order try ordering them separately.
I hope this info helps.

See below for the UK.

Vat 20%
Goods worth more than £15

Customs Duty
You’ll be charged Customs Duty on gifts and other goods sent from outside the EU if they’re above a certain value.

The value includes:

the price paid for the goods, postage, packaging and insurance
Type and value of goods

Customs Duty

Anything under £135
No charge

Gifts worth £135-£630
2.5%, but rates are lower for some goods

Gifts above £630 and other goods above £135
The rate depends on the type of goods and where they came from.