import duty etc from s korea

[Recy]

Anyone here had recent experience buying from S Korea? I'm just wondering what to expect if I place an order for approx £200 (inc pp) worth of kit - hubs & gears.

 

[danielrlee]

Anyone here had recent experience buying from S Korea? I'm just wondering what to expect if I place an order for approx £200 (inc pp) worth of kit - hubs & gears.

It depends on who the courier is, but I'd assume roughly a 25% VAT, duty and handling charge.

 

[Recy]

I cannot figure out the customs & duty maze - baffles me how Ive never been charged for goods from China.

 

[Woosh]

South Korea and the EU have an FTA, there is no import duty on most electronics, motors and bikes.
You only pay VAT.

 

[Nealh]

The Boss spot welder was duty &vat free, although $85 the seller marked it as $25.

 

[jerrysimon]

I didn't get charged on the first Boss welder I purchased, but when it failed and I sent it back, I got charged on the replacement

The replacement spent ages in customs and I guess they open some stuff up to check ?

I usually find I get charged on anything over £50, again I guess it depends on what they put on the package value wise. Of course if they mark things down, then I am not sure where you/they would stand on any postal insurance claim.