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Shipping My Own Laptop To Ireland

  • 03-09-2017 7:35pm
    #1
    SellingJuan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭


    I want to ship my own personal laptop from a country in the Middle East. Its my laptop so I don't want to get caught with customs on something I own...
    Is there a way to make sure customs know its my laptop and Im not "importing it" or trying to sell it on.


Comments

  • #2
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    Is it brand new in the box? Or have you used it a while?


  • #3
    SellingJuan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭SellingJuan


    Sleeper12 wrote: »
    Is it brand new in the box? Or have you used it a while?

    Its not in any box, it just the laptop and the charger in something like a Fedex box or whatever I can find with bubble wrap.


  • #4
    Donal55
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,023 ✭✭✭Donal55


    SellingJuan wrote: »
    Its not in any box, it just the laptop and the charger in something like a Fedex box or whatever I can find with bubble wrap.


    Does it look used? Is it an old model? Or is it brand new, state of the art and just put in a 'fedex box?'

    I think that's what the other poster was asking.;)


  • #5
    Sleeper12
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,162 ✭✭✭✭Sleeper12


    SellingJuan wrote:
    Its not in any box, it just the laptop and the charger in something like a Fedex box or whatever I can find with bubble wrap.


    The question is, is it new?
    If it is new then you will owe duty and vat. If it is not new then nothing is owed. If it is VERY new looking & you claim it is not new you might have to show proof of purchase.
    It's not the courier that you have to convince. It's customs /revenue


  • #6
    SellingJuan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭SellingJuan


    Donal55 wrote: »
    SellingJuan wrote: »
    Its not in any box, it just the laptop and the charger in something like a Fedex box or whatever I can find with bubble wrap.


    Does it look used? Is it an old model? Or is it brand new, state of the art and just put in a 'fedex box?'

    I think that's what the other poster was asking.;)

    Ah ok, well it's new kept very well could pass as new. Should I put a few dents and scratches in it 😂


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  • #7
    RUDOLF289
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 794 ✭✭✭RUDOLF289


    SellingJuan wrote: »
    I want to ship my own personal laptop from a country in the Middle East. Its my laptop so I don't want to get caught with customs on something I own...
    Is there a way to make sure customs know its my laptop and Im not "importing it" or trying to sell it on.

    SellingJuan,

    are you moving back from a stint abroad ? How long have you lived in the middle east? You could bring it in under a transfer of residence provided you meet the criteria, but it would make your case stronger if there were other personal effects with it. Have a look at this link; http://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/transfer-of-residence/index.aspx

    Cheers,
    Rudolf289


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