If so how much import duty and vat does one pay.
what websites are there to buy the cigarettes?
any ideas ??
2006-11-19 07:40:49 · 5 answers · asked by **tomtom 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United Kingdom
If you "import" for resale you pay Excise duty - you ain't gonna make a fast buck.
You can bring as much as you like back from europe for your own personal use, saving money in the process. but if you bring more than 16 cartons, the naughty police will assume that you're planning t re-sell. They CAN confiscate your cigs AND your car - often they will.
I tried one of those websites once - I'm still waiting.
2006-11-19 07:48:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In addition to some other answers:
I believe sometime in this or last year someone did win an important case against excise and duty to the effect that they can no longer confiscate your car etc.
Basically, I think customs were told by the European Court to keep their noses out of peoples business when they are bringing in cigarettes and alcohol for personal use.
2006-11-19 07:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Bill N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not yet but there was something on the news last week about an EU ruling which may permit the import of cigs and wine etc. I cant wait for that, Im sick of this govt ripping us off.
2006-11-19 07:44:30 · answer #3 · answered by fuck off 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its not leegal at the moment
2006-11-19 07:46:48 · answer #4 · answered by claire c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not legally.
2006-11-19 07:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by Mariposa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋