BikeInn - extra charges?

[youngoldbloke]

Are there any extra charges - customs VAT etc - when buying from them?

 

[vickster]

Doesn't it depend on the spend? Nothing on their website?

 

[iluvmybike]

According to their FAQs the answer is : "No, the price on our website will be the final cost to you. There will be no additional VAT or duty charges requested on delivery by our carriers. We have done all we can to prepare for Brexit in the best way possible to offer the best experience for the customer"

 

[T4tomo]

That certainly works with a total order excl shipping is <£135.

If its over that I thought it was very complicated to achieve that and duty was paid by recipient.
Mantel (based in NL) site by comparison

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Are there any extra charges - customs VAT etc - when buying from them?

Never rely on a seller to give you accurate or honest customs info. If in doubt, check the relevant HM Gov Revenue & Customs advice pages: https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...tice-143-a-guide-for-international-post-users

In summary:

Goods value	Customs charges applicable
£0.00 to £135	No Customs Duty No Import VAT
£135.01 and greater	Customs Duty due, Import VAT due

 

[Teamfixed]

This does not answer the question I know but this is my Alf Webb. Alf founded the bike inn. I've not seen any other of his frames.

 

[iluvmybike]

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This does not answer the question I know but this is my Alf Webb. Alf founded the bike inn. I've not seen any other of his frames.

Wrong BikeInn - OP is referring to the company based in Europe that seels cycling stuff. Alf Webb's Bike Inn is a training organisation no longer owned by Alf as he retired - it is now based up in Appleby Cumbria run by John Colborne

 

[Teamfixed]

Oh ok.
Any excuse to post a pic tho ah?

 

[andrew_s]

That certainly works with a total order excl shipping is <£135.

If its over that I thought it was very complicated to achieve that and duty was paid by recipient.
Mantel (based in NL) site by comparison

It can be done with orders over £135, if the supplier wants to put a suitable system in place.
I put in a £460 (iirc) order in with Bikester (in Stuttgart), which I received with no extra charges, and supplied directly from Germany as far as I could tell from the tracking.

I have seen posts that BikeInn are also no extras, but can't remember the amounts.

 

[vickster]

Are there any extra charges - customs VAT etc - when buying from them?

Maybe message and ask them?

 

[glasgowcyclist]

The site's own FAQs are contradictory and do not correspond to the current HMRC information:

When will I be charged VAT?​

- For orders being shipped to countries within the European Union, VAT is already included in the product prices you see on our website.

- For orders being shipped to countries out of the European Union, no VAT and no sales tax will be included in the product prices you see on our website and you will not be charged any taxes by us. However your packages may be subject to the customs fees and import duties of the country to which you have your order shipped. The courier will charge you any taxes or customs directly. As taxes and customs may also depend on product category as well as declared amount, we are not able to provide you with any further details. We would recommend you to consult your local Customs office, which will happily assist you with further information.​

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Will I be asked to pay additional VAT or duty charges upon receiving my parcel in the United Kingdom?​

No, the price on our website will be the final cost to you. There will be no additional VAT or duty charges requested on delivery by our carriers. We have done all we can to prepare for Brexit in the best way possible to offer the best experience for the customer.​

Since the UK is no longer within the EU, there will be customs duty and VAT to be paid where the value of the goods exceeds £135.00.

@youngoldbloke What are you buying from them?

 

[youngoldbloke]

I was confused by that too - hence my question. Value is well under £135

 

[glasgowcyclist]

I was confused by that too - hence my question. Value is well under £135

In that case the answer to your question (according to HMRC) is no, there's no duty or customs charge to pay.

 

[youngoldbloke]

I'll report back if I order