Import Duty ?

[enrae8]

I am trying to stop myself considering a purchase from Hong Kong
It may help if the potential import duty is quite high
The cost of the item is £2000 - what are the extra costs likely to be ?
Thank you in advance

[struth]

vat plus duty. so £400 plus

[Macca]

Duty percentage depends on what it is, hi-fi usually 20%, and the VAT 20% - you'll be charged VAT on the shipping cost as well, plus a customs clearance charge (between £10 and £20 depending on the carrier)

[CageyH]

About £500
https://www.simplyduty.com/import-calculator/

[enrae8]

Thanks for the quick replies
It might be a Hifi related item
I’m not sure it’s put me off yet

[mikeyb]

See someone linked same calculator.

I see this asked so many times, yet it's a five second search in Google

[Edward]

Neil, you want reasons not to buy from HK?

Consider the warranty, returns and repair aspects.

Also have you done your due diligence on the seller?

25% additional cost for import costs may pale in comparison.

[enrae8]

See someone linked same calculator.

I see this asked so many times, yet it's a five second search in Google

Perhaps I didn’t want to feel alone - being locked down furtively looking for Hifi stuff

I don’t use google

[enrae8]

Neil, you want reasons not to buy from HK? .

Perhaps I want someone to say, “it’s fine,You’re making a sensible decision,what could possibly go wrong !”

[mad-moon]

It will be fine. You are making a sensible decision, what could possibly go wrong...