Camera Gear from Europe
Posted 12/01/2020 - 20:37
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Most probably.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 12/01/2020 - 21:31
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Don't things like that stay the same during the 'transition phase' i.e. until the end of 2020? After that, nobody knows.
If there is no agreement at the end of the transition phase, presumably you would be able to get a VAT exemption for equipment bought in the EU and exported to the UK, then pay import duties etc. when it enters the UK. Wasn't there a forum member last year who visited the UK (i.e. the EU) from Canada, had to buy a camera here and got a VAT exemption certificate for taking it back to Canada? That might be us in a year's time!
Steve
If there is no agreement at the end of the transition phase, presumably you would be able to get a VAT exemption for equipment bought in the EU and exported to the UK, then pay import duties etc. when it enters the UK. Wasn't there a forum member last year who visited the UK (i.e. the EU) from Canada, had to buy a camera here and got a VAT exemption certificate for taking it back to Canada? That might be us in a year's time!
Steve
Posted 12/01/2020 - 21:52
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No you don't. Trust me I am becoming an expert on the whole subject.
During the transition period everything stays the same as it is. You can even move to Europe and settle if you feel the need. You don't have to pay tax on Europe imports.
After Dec 31 it's anyone's guess. You may get a VAT rebate from Europe, like Canadians and other non EU citizens do but you will then have to pay VAT at UK rates, plus any duties due. Maybe they will strike a good deal (but I doubt it), and such things will carry on as now.
During the transition period everything stays the same as it is. You can even move to Europe and settle if you feel the need. You don't have to pay tax on Europe imports.
After Dec 31 it's anyone's guess. You may get a VAT rebate from Europe, like Canadians and other non EU citizens do but you will then have to pay VAT at UK rates, plus any duties due. Maybe they will strike a good deal (but I doubt it), and such things will carry on as now.
Posted 13/01/2020 - 00:36
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I hope we see the point of it all within our lifetimes.
All the gear with no idea
Posted 13/01/2020 - 11:36
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Someone with more knowledge on this subject may correct me. "BUT" some years ago I bought a TR3 power pack for my AF400 flash gun from the USA and didn't have to pay vat or import duty because it was camera gear. I believe photographic gear is free of such taxes etc.??????????????????? Maybe that was then and things have changed?????????????? I'm sure someone somewhere has the knowledge.
CHEERS Vic.
CHEERS Vic.
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Posted 13/01/2020 - 11:45
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HarisF1 wrote:
I hope we see the point of it all within our lifetimes.
I hope we see the point of it all within our lifetimes.
Not ours nor anyone else's.
Pentax hybrid user - Digital K3, film 645 and 35mm SLR and Pentax (&other) lenses adapted to Fuji X and Panasonic L digital
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Fan of DA limited and old manual lenses
Posted 13/01/2020 - 23:23
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vic cross wrote:
Someone with more knowledge on this subject may correct me. "BUT" some years ago I bought a TR3 power pack for my AF400 flash gun from the USA and didn't have to pay vat or import duty because it was camera gear. I believe photographic gear is free of such taxes etc.??????????????????? Maybe that was then and things have changed?????????????? I'm sure someone somewhere has the knowledge.
CHEERS Vic.
Someone with more knowledge on this subject may correct me. "BUT" some years ago I bought a TR3 power pack for my AF400 flash gun from the USA and didn't have to pay vat or import duty because it was camera gear. I believe photographic gear is free of such taxes etc.??????????????????? Maybe that was then and things have changed?????????????? I'm sure someone somewhere has the knowledge.
CHEERS Vic.
I think you were just lucky and the customs/post office missed you.
I have a feeling there is no duty on lenses but there is on cameras and other equipment. They do charge VAT on everything though!
I have even got stung for the full value of a camera that I sent to New Zealand for servicing. I did argue that one out and they accepted that it was mine before being sent for repair from the UK. Still got charged the VAT on the repair cost though!
Bob
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