Import Tax.

[theslider]

I have a way to avoid import charges from the States - it does work, it's just getting the daft Yanks to do it though!

 

[slim]

the code has worked for me in the past but i still had to pay the clearance fee

 

[Dark Sith Lord]

Surely this makes the global shipping program a complete scam? I'm sure it is more than 5%. WTF.

Absolutely! :twisted:

I have used this several times and it has always worked. Looks like I have been fortunate!

 

[spoons]

just hit a glitch in the 5% commodity code, which up to now has always worked

HMRC disputed the use of the code, and told me to contact the classification department for confirmation.

Classification said that only motor vehicles over 30 years old are subject to 5% tax - despite the code working on the last three times

They told me to fill in another form to get vintage toys reclassified, and subject to 5% but wasn't forthcoming where I would fined that form...

I don't mind the tax its the handling fee that really pisses me off - £8 to keep my parcel on a shelf rather than delivering it

Bastards :evil:

 

[plantman]

i had the code work once in in the last few years, the rest of thime they either ignored it because they knew i wouldnt chase through hoops to claim or said it didnt apply

i just take the risk with gift and super fast shipping

 

[spoons]

I do normally chase just to annoy them

Probably done it too often recently, but they will fully ignore the code most of the time just to get the handling fee

Went for the 'gift' option on today's purchases

 

[spoons]

Just a bump for the most useful thread on SWFUK. Frank's sage words are still working and a £72 refund this week - thanks @Frunkstar