14-09-2009, 06:22 PM
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is it worth buying from the usa
there is a product i get over here for £24 and can sell for £39.99
ive just found it on a american site for $20 which is about £12.
if i bought 25 of them for about £300 then i paid all the stuff that comes along with it, shipping and all the customs would it be worth it.
ive tried the customs site and its damn confusing.
basically what im asking is how much am i expected to pay on £300 worth of stuff.
if it comes to less that £600 im on to a winner.
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14-09-2009, 07:54 PM
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Re: is it worth buying from the usa
You have to calculate it like that: product price + shipping + import tax. Dont forget you'll have to pay VAT when the products arrive (although the vat is not really a cost, you do have advance it when you import from outside the EU).
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14-09-2009, 09:10 PM
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Re: is it worth buying from the usa
Well the VAT alone would be £45 on £300. Plus delivery and Duty.
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14-09-2009, 09:32 PM
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Re: is it worth buying from the usa
how much is import tax?
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14-09-2009, 09:43 PM
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Re: is it worth buying from the usa
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Originally Posted by JZ100K
how much is import tax?
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That depends on the product.
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14-09-2009, 10:25 PM
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Re: is it worth buying from the usa
If you use an international shipper they will tell you the tax rate on your products.
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15-09-2009, 06:20 AM
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Re: is it worth buying from the usa
If the products aren't very heavy, you should be well in profit!
Use USPS for delivery NOT an expensive courier service.
VAT + import duty will add +/- 20% of the value of goods.
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15-09-2009, 12:47 PM
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Re: is it worth buying from the usa
Just make sure what you are purchasing is Authentic.
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15-09-2009, 03:18 PM
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Re: is it worth buying from the usa
yeah ill have to order 1 first to have a look at, but they look like a decent site and there selling them in there shop with the brand logo all over the place so that make me feel better.
thanks USPS look good thats the service this company use and there quote was around $90.
20% is that all i was expecting a lot more.
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15-09-2009, 10:23 PM
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Re: is it worth buying from the usa
is paypal a good idea or should i stick with the bank cards
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