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Import Duty

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  • 24-09-2003 4:08pm
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    CivilServant
    Registered Users Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭


    Does anyone how much customs charge for importing goods from the United States or any other non european country. I do remember get charged duty for this in a previous purchase but didn't find out at the time.


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    BigEejit
    Registered Users Posts: 3,739 ✭✭✭BigEejit


    The last time I was caught it was 21% of the value shown on the little green slip ...+€9 charges by the courier


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    Victor
    Registered Users Posts: 78,370 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    Originally posted by BigEejit
    The last time I was caught it was 21%
    Thats VAT,many products have import duty on top from 4-15% I believe.


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    onedmc
    Registered Users Posts: 455 ✭✭onedmc


    Yes all product imported from outside Europe have and import duty or Tarrif. The % tarrif is dependent on the type of product and country of origin. Most imports are rated at 0% but you will have to check the TARIC code.

    The % charge is base on the cost of the product on arrival in the state, normally the cost price plus shipping and handling. Most tarrifs have been removed from the states but most for the far east are still 8 to 12%.

    Import for your own personal use MAY not incurr a charge if it is under certain values (about 200 Eur I think) but I think this is a grey area that you may or may not get away with.

    The website to check the TARIC code and country of origin is http://europa.eu.int/comm/taxation_customs/customs/customs.htm or you can check revenue.ie

    Regards


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