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Made in Sheffield 1

Jul 29th 2018 12:11 pm

Customs Question

I’m thinking of ordering a present direct from the US for the other half’s birthday but I’m not sure regarding further charges when it arrives in the UAE.

The total price on the website is only £22.23 (free delivery) so I’d be gutted if I had to pay extra, especially if it comes to more than what the item costs.

I’ve looked at the government website for further info but, as expected, tells me nowt.

Millhouse

Jul 29th 2018 12:19 pm

Re: Customs Question

Potentially 5% customs + 5% VAT

Depends what they declared the value is. As it's a small gift they may not bother.

Although judging by the price point, it's a dildo. They may seize it.

Made in Sheffield 1

Jul 29th 2018 12:24 pm

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[QUOTE=Millhouse;12540350]Potentially 5% customs + 5% VAT

Depends what they declared the value is. As it's a small gift they may not bother.

Although judging by the price point, it's a dildo. They may seize it.[/QUOTE

Forgot to say, it’s nothing dodgy. Been there, done that, never again :o

Brains1983

Jul 29th 2018 12:35 pm

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Originally Posted by Made in Sheffield 1 (Post 12540345)

That should come in without the payment of duty or tax, personal limit for postal is a CIF value of 1000.00 AED. That's the cost of your item + the cost of your postage + the insurance cost. If no insurance value is declared, customs will assume it to be 1% of the the other two items (the CFR Value incase interested).

Made in Sheffield 1

Jul 29th 2018 3:22 pm

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Thank you.

I think I’ll be a risk taker and go for it :lol:

Miss Ann Thrope

Jul 30th 2018 5:46 am

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[QUOTE=Made in Sheffield 1;12540355]

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Originally Posted by Millhouse (Post 12540350)

Potentially 5% customs + 5% VAT

Depends what they declared the value is. As it's a small gift they may not bother.

Although judging by the price point, it's a dildo. They may seize it.[/QUOTE

Forgot to say, it’s nothing dodgy. Been there, done that, never again :o

Oh come on, you can't leave that hanging there without giving us the details...

Bahtatboy

Jul 30th 2018 9:20 am

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Originally Posted by Made in Sheffield 1 (Post 12540355)

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Forgot to say, it’s nothing dodgy. Been there, done that, never again :o

Yeah, smuggling them in not in checked and not in cabin luggage is probably a humbling experience. Would sort of leave you feeling empty inside.

Millhouse

Jul 30th 2018 9:47 am

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Originally Posted by Bahtatboy (Post 12540693)

Yeah, smuggling them in not in checked and not in cabin luggage is probably a humbling experience. Would sort of leave you feeling empty inside.

I'd imagine it would have been quite fulfilling.

csdf	Jul 31st 2018 4:47 am

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My experience (of Aramex) is that 5% VAT is now being slapped on everything imported, even if you already paid VAT on it in the country of origin.

reddiva

Jul 31st 2018 5:20 am

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Originally Posted by csdf (Post 12541087)

My experience (of Aramex) is that 5% VAT is now being slapped on everything imported, even if you already paid VAT on it in the country of origin.

It is. I had to pay it when i used my shop and ship account

scrubbedexpat141

Jul 31st 2018 8:37 am

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Originally Posted by reddiva (Post 12541092)

It is. I had to pay it when i used my shop and ship account

There is a special place in hell for SnS.

reddiva

Jul 31st 2018 9:28 am

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Originally Posted by Scamp (Post 12541161)

There is a special place in hell for SnS.

I love it and the drivers know me well haha

csdf	Jul 31st 2018 10:18 am

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I used to love it, but now paying double VAT has put me off using it.

Millhouse

Jul 31st 2018 10:33 am

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Originally Posted by csdf (Post 12541183)

I used to love it, but now paying double VAT has put me off using it.

would be wrong to expect vat not to be charged here just because it was charged somewhere else when there is no customs union between the countries... unless you’re importing from KSA which I doubt

reddiva

Jul 31st 2018 10:37 am

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Originally Posted by csdf (Post 12541183)

I used to love it, but now paying double VAT has put me off using it.

Thankfully the value i order doesnt warrant double VAT

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