Getting Chinese lasers to the UK

[greenalien]

Have any UK members bought DPSS lasers direct from China - or did you use existing UK agents - or buy via Australia? Any problems with Customs / Import Duty? Any Recommendations? Any pitfalls/problems?
(I know this is a lot of questions, but I'm considering buying 400mW blue, 500mW green and 800mW red - CNI seem like the best bet for these - any advice much appreciated before I part with any of my hard-earned....)
TIA

[JimBo]

Have any UK members bought DPSS lasers direct from China - or did you use existing UK agents - or buy via Australia? Any problems with Customs / Import Duty? Any Recommendations? Any pitfalls/problems?
(I know this is a lot of questions, but I'm considering buying 400mW blue, 500mW green and 800mW red - CNI seem like the best bet for these - any advice much appreciated before I part with any of my hard-earned....)
TIA

No problems importing them, I've had a few.
The only thing to remember is that you have to pay import tax, if they come via DHL you get the bill about 3 months after they deliver it.
If it comes via Parcel Force they send you the bill before they release it.

Jim

[greenalien]

What rate is import duty charged at on lasers?

[Lasermad]

GA
you will get charged 17.5% VAT and 10% Impoert duty on the value that is DECLARED on the papaerwork from CNI , then you will also get charged a nice few from DHL /TNT / Parcelforce etc etc for working it all out and billing you ....typically £8 to £85
PG

[laserLips]

I got my CNI Green through Dave on LaserShowParts.com. Easy transaction and no hidden bills. I was concidering going staright to CNI but there are massive freight costs and plus the added cost fo the bill you get sent laser on which is explained above.
Graham

[greenalien]

I've seen the Lasershowparts website, and the prices look attractive, given the exchange rate of £ vs A$. I'd still have to pay import duty and VAT on top of their prices, wouldn't I?

[laserLips]

This is shamfull but I cant remeber. I dont think so....just use the form to order what you want and see what it comes too, thats what you pay ...

[JimBo]

I've seen the Lasershowparts website, and the prices look attractive, given the exchange rate of £ vs A$. I'd still have to pay import duty and VAT on top of their prices, wouldn't I?

You pay the VAT on the declared ammount. If they declare say $30 you would get away without paying any duty (we are allowed £18 before they charge duty) the only downside is if they under declare it and something gets damaged you will only be covered for $30.

Jim

[dave]

You pay the VAT on the declared ammount. If they declare say $30 you would get away without paying any duty (we are allowed £18 before they charge duty) the only downside is if they under declare it and something gets damaged you will only be covered for $30.

Jim

Thats it!


And we can declare the goods at whatever value you would like declared

[Laser Ben]

Well, you do have to admit, with the prices on some of your lasers, the replacement cost is included!