I think the forums are scarying you a little.
You going to need to check and make sure its uk regulation. Easier if you are not buying the matress. The fact that its under 5s. Its going to have strict control. Although its selling in the USA, they will make it child safe. Although Europe does require CE REG.
The importing is very easy.
You going to need to order a container to get the best price. Probs a 20ft container for 1st go. you will be 20 usd in price. tell them 13usd
Get hold of an agent in the uk to clear your items.
Ask the supplier for the FOB price, they should be able to book in the vessel for you. Just tell them the port destination. (felixstowe)
Once the item arrives, you will be invoiced for shipping. You pay the shipping company.
Then you hand over the VAT,COST OF TRANSPORT TO YOUR LOCATION,PORT CHARGES,CLEARING CHARGES ETC TO THE FREIGHT AGENT.
He will clear your items for you and bring the container to you. you have 3 hours to unload the thing.
A cost of a 20ft to you inc all charges ex vat will be approx £1500, £2300 for 40ft and 2500 40ft hc.
I am assuming you do not have a vat number, hence you will have to pay vat on cost of product+freight+insurance.
If there is import Duty you will have to pay that also.
Although i am 90% there is no VAT OR DUTY. As it will come under childrens. I am confident its VAT exempt.
When i started 18mnths ago, importing was kinda scary. So im sure you have 100s of questions. Get it right and you will make a hell of alot of money.
If you need a good agent i can pass you my one.
If you do this for a living and transfering over 500,000 USD PER YEAR, get a forex agent. The currency saving will be better.
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