Import taxes on a saddle. Help!

[Cam Eq]

I am hoping to buy a saddle from the UK. I am in Ireland. As the saddle is a Fylde, it has originated from the UK. Does that mean there is no custom duty?
Also, as it is from one private person to another, what does that mean regarding taxes?
I also have the option of Fylde Saddlery sending it to me but that is a business so I presume more taxes?
I would be so grateful if someone could help me with this.

 

[Keith_Beef]

I think that if you buy from Fylde you will have to pay the Irish Republics 21% VAT, but no import duty.

It appears that all goods sold from the UK to the EU with a country of origin of the UK will have 0% duty.

(The article is about importing cars, but the statement above is about all UK-origin goods)

The Irish Revenue web site also has some guidance; pay attention to the threshold of €150 (total value of goods plus shipping).
https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing...nal-use/buying-goods-from-outside-the-eu.aspx

There's also an EU document that states:

Other categories, such as goods imported for a marriage, due to an inheritance or gifts sent between two private persons (for non-commercial use), are also entitled to VAT and customs duty relief, subject to conditions

But it doesn't go on to list those conditions...

Another document published by the Irish Revenue leads me to think that even if your saddle turns out to be exempt from VAT, you will need to pay the VAT and claim for a refund.

https://www.revenue.ie/en/tax-profe...xport-policy/customs-manual-on-import-vat.pdf

But on the face of it, I think you'll end up having to pay the VAT. I've had to pay French VAT on things I've bought from the USA and from Japan in the past few years.

 

[Tihamandturkey]

I live in Ireland & i've just paid import tax & VAT on a pair of Cabotswood boots ordered online which were made in the UK ?
The carrier sent me an email with a link to PayPal invoice.

 

[sbloom]

Is the saddle secondhand from a private vendor? I'm thinking it is, the above advice is clearly on new products. I can't see how there can be any duty but I would be googling on second hand/private sales in and out of the EU at least, even if you can't find anything Ireland specific.

 

[Cam Eq]

Y

Is the saddle secondhand from a private vendor? I'm thinking it is, the above advice is clearly on new products. I can't see how there can be any duty but I would be googling on second hand/private sales in and out of the EU at least, even if you can't find anything Ireland specific.

Yes, it is second hand from a private vendor. That’s what I was thinking. Surely as VAT has been already paid when the saddle was new, it can’t be paid again?

 

[Cam Eq]

Thank

I live in Ireland & i've just paid import tax & VAT on a pair of Cabotswood boots ordered online which were made in the UK ?
The carrier sent me an email with a link to PayPal invoice.[/QUOTE

Thank you. Were they new, from a business?

 

[Keith_Beef]

Y


Yes, it is second hand from a private vendor. That’s what I was thinking. Surely as VAT has been already paid when the saddle was new, it can’t be paid again?

Buying second-hand articles online... All goods have a value, regardless of whether they are new or second-hand. This means that you pay customs duty and VAT even when you buy second-hand goods online... When you order goods from a country outside the EU, you must always pay VAT.

That's from a Swedish site, but I'm sure that it will be the case across the EU.

 

[sbloom]

Found this (though i use Duck Duck Go which I highly recommend as a search engine lol)

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55752541

(tempted to make a sarky comment about sending this to a few people who thought life would be cheaper, simpler, better....)

 

[Tihamandturkey]

Thank

Yes they were ordered direct from Cabotswood

 

[PurBee]

Youll pay import costs now, if the value is over 150 euros / 135 pounds....depending on class of goods.

The uk seller should NOT be charging an EU buyer UK VAT. The country of receipt will charge the buyer their vat rate....ireland 21%, due to increase to 23% in feb (now?!)

https://www.moneyguideireland.com/vat-and-online-shopping-in-the-uk-after-brexit.html

 

[CanteringCarrot]

Not Ireland but I bought a saddle from the UK for £1700 and had to pay about 250€ to the Zoll/customs (Germany).

It was worth it since the saddles usually go for much more here. It was bought used off of a private person/not a business. So I think there will be something to pay, just not sure on what the amount will be for you.

 

[mariew]

Other half sent some second hand equipment to Germany and got slammed with a big bill even though it was their company sending to themselves. Basically I would expect tax bill on anything over 135 euros regardless now. And bonus if there isn't one. Brexit is an expensive affair unless you stick to the Uk if you are UK and vice versa.