Import charges on importing eBike from the US to UK

[carlnunn]

Hi, I am thinking of buying an eBike form the US (a Nireeka Homie for $1,888). When I asked they said I would have to pay VAT and no import duty, but I would like to make sure. Is anyone abel to advise. Thanks

 

[Ballynoes]

I have bought a couple of things from the US, mainly through eBay, I always get charged import duty, which makes it a comparable price buying it from the UK, that's the whole point. Not 100% sure about the eBike though. Only other thing to mention is, are you able to get spares and service for that particular bike over here. Would be a pity if something went wrong and you were stuck without support. And if there was a warranty issue, you would struggle. I specifically bought my Cube Ebike from a local dealer, so I could take it back if there was a problem. Thankfully so far no problems, but a saving now might be a curse later. Just a point. Having had a closer look, you might have problems as it is a 22MPH bike...illegal in Europe. Nice looking bike though

 

[Wicky]

Nireeka Homie - is in moped class so you'd need to do extra paperwork and validation to ride on public roads.

Alternatively the Nireeka Street is a UK legal pedelec with the 250W Bafang motor.

 

[Nealh]

You will pay duty and vat plus the courier process fee which will likely be DHL, FedEx etc,etc.
Courier fee is usually flat rate at about £12.

Depending on the duty to pay depends on the HS code for the item (HS/Harmonised system code used world wide for products).