Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Ferrari Digest, Vol 79, Issue 23

[Todd Walke (racertod]

Robert wrote:
> Hi all,
> I just bought some motorcycle vizors from England and they said they had 
> to charge the VAT? What's up with that, I asked specifically about the VAT 
> and oversea buyer, etc. Besides that shipping was $61 for two helmet 
> plastic visors, high priced in my mind.

        Have a look at this, under "VAT on exports of goods to non-EU 
countries":
<http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/vat/managing/international/exports/goods.htm>

"VAT is a tax charged on goods used in the EU, so if goods are exported 
outside the EU, VAT isn't charged. You can zero-rate the sale, provided you 
get and keep evidence of the export, and comply with all other laws"

        The HMRC site lists ways to get a refund of VAT when you leave the 
country, don't know if that can be done for an item that was shipped.


Todd
Seattle,WA
'86 GTI, Red of course. (exciting racey car) 276,000 miles
'01 Golf TDI, silver.   (new work car)       390,000 miles
'87 Golf, Polar Silver. (retired work car)   654,000 miles <- Gone to a new 
home :(
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