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Importing for Dummies! (US - Ireland)

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  • 10-12-2013 7:59pm
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    _UTG_
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi, just wondering if anyone would be as kind as to help me out if possible :)

    I've a 40' container full of gym equipment due to arrive at Dublin port on the 27th of December. It's my first time importing on such a scale but I'm clueless on what the next step is and/or if I should/need to seek the assistance of a customs clearance agent? All I have is the bill of laden/lading which was emailed to me by the agent I had been dealing with over in the US.

    Also on the subject of VAT & customs, will I be charged on purchase price alone or is it on the combined total of what's been paid for the goods plus their shipping? Or other??!! :confused:

    Thanks in advance!


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    pedronomix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 997 ✭✭✭pedronomix


    Q


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    Peterdalkey
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    pedronomix wrote: »
    Q

    Not much of post there!,

    Anyway this is the go to guy on this forum for importing/clearance and the like. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/member.php?u=222187. PM me if you want his direct contact. Details.

    Peter


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    _UTG_
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭_UTG_


    Peterdalkey wrote: »
    Not much of post there!,

    Anyway this is the go to guy on this forum for importing/clearance and the like. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/member.php?u=222187. PM me if you want his direct contact. Details.

    Peter

    Thanks for that Peter, I'll check him out.


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    RUDOLF289
    Registered Users Posts: 794 ✭✭✭RUDOLF289


    _UTG_ wrote: »
    Hi, just wondering if anyone would be as kind as to help me out if possible :)

    I've a 40' container full of gym equipment due to arrive at Dublin port on the 27th of December. It's my first time importing on such a scale but I'm clueless on what the next step is and/or if I should/need to seek the assistance of a customs clearance agent? All I have is the bill of laden/lading which was emailed to me by the agent I had been dealing with over in the US.

    Also on the subject of VAT & customs, will I be charged on purchase price alone or is it on the combined total of what's been paid for the goods plus their shipping? Or other??!! :confused:

    Thanks in advance!

    Hello UTG_

    I would be happy to assist you with the importation of your container.

    First of all, gym equipment, in chapter 9506 of the Customs Tariff generally attracts an import duty of 2.7%. That is calculated over the cost of the product (purchase price) plus the freight cost.

    VAT will apply @ 23% over the combined total of cost + freight + duty.

    I will send you a PM with some additional details.

    Cheers,
    Rudolf289


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