2007-12-21 04:53:37 · 10 answers · asked by Andy D 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
I heard if I register it and leave it in the states for 6 months no duty has to be paid
2007-12-21 04:58:21 · update #1
You can't get round it - it's the law.
Any vehicle privately imported from outside the E.U. will be subject to import duty, V.A.T. brokerage fees, an S.V.A. test and registration fees.
It's much cheaper to buy a used one over here...
2007-12-21 05:35:29 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HMCE will want their share of the vehicles declared shipping value. I don't see how you can avoid paying them. It has to be landed somewhere and go through customs procedures and I'm not aware of any exemptions - unless you were a registered charity or museum perhaps where you might get a lower rate or claim a VAT refund, but as a private importer, your chances are probably nil to non-existant.
2007-12-21 13:35:08 · answer #2 · answered by Mental Mickey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can't. Cars sold in the UK have duty and VAT included in the price so you must expect to pay same when importing.
2007-12-21 12:56:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only used cars can be brought in that way. They have a time/mileage minimum for the car to be considered used. You *may* have trouble insuring it.
Plus the steering wheel will be on the wrong side!
2007-12-21 13:11:18 · answer #4 · answered by C>/ 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Only by smuggling it and then not registering it and driving it only on private land away from prying eyes. Good luck!
2007-12-21 12:56:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
6 years maybe...but 6 months won't help.
2007-12-21 13:48:13 · answer #6 · answered by ridewithgdotcom 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
uk government allows to or accepts ur assets if u get transferred frm us to uk without any tax
2007-12-21 12:57:24 · answer #7 · answered by dattenpatel 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You can't. Best to keep saving!
2007-12-21 12:56:27 · answer #8 · answered by politicsguy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I very strongly doubt it!
2007-12-21 12:55:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you can take it apart and container it back as spares
2007-12-22 11:27:26 · answer #10 · answered by pj 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋