2007-02-04 22:43:05 · 4 answers · asked by yadim . 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
horse & buggy is the cheapest way
2007-02-04 23:04:30 · answer #1 · answered by klunk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There isn't a cheap way as such - whatever you import will incur shipping charges and depending on the value may be subject to VAT at the rate of 17.5% (if the overall total value is less than about £60,000, it's for charitable or educational purposes, it's non commerical or a one off then apply to HM Customs for what's known as a TURN (a Traders Unique Reference Number)).
In addition there is likely to be a handling charge at the dock or airport and unless your consignment is forwaded straight away there will be storage charges as well.
Depending on the charges you are liable for, the size of the consignemnt and it's value you may be able to have the package delivered to you by Royal Mail or Parcelforce and pay the charges on delivery or you may have to pay all charges up fron to a distributor such as UPS.
Shipping costs are the most variable so this is where you are likely to make the biggest savings. Tax, import duties etc are fixes rates so no savings can be made here. Delivery and Courier charges vary but not by that much.
If it's a controlled material, high value, regular shipment or complicated in any way then it's easiest to let an import agent deal with everything for you.
2007-02-04 22:52:17 · answer #2 · answered by Trevor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if I am allowed to do this on YA but if your talking about the shipping, I happen to be in the industry and could quote you a price. If so then throw me an email and I will let you know the info that I need.
kjohanson@eworldcargo.com
2007-02-04 22:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by Kevin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sea... for perishable goods and Air for non perishable goods
2007-02-04 22:46:17 · answer #4 · answered by Racingred 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋