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Shipping to UK - import duty

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candiceli423
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Shipping to UK - import duty

Post by candiceli423 » Tue May 21, 2019 5:40 am

Hello

Has anyone have experience of shipping personal belongings from non-EU countries to UK?

DHL told me I will he subject to import tax but might get exempted if I fill out the LC form to apply for transfer of residence (ToR). I am still waiting for Tier 2 visa and it seems a visa is required to apply for ToR

Any experiences?

Thank you!

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Re: Shipping to UK - import duty

Post by kennedy83 » Wed May 22, 2019 5:51 am

Hi,

I have experience shipping/importing products into the UK for business purposes. I might be wrong but I would think there should be an exemption when importing personal belongings. I suggest you contact a Freight Forwarder in the UK and ask them what the likely cost would be (Assuming you are importing quite a lot of items). Ask as if you want them to import the items for you and they will give you a break down of the costs involved.

Thanks,

Ken

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Re: Shipping to UK - import duty

Post by alterhase58 » Wed May 22, 2019 4:29 pm

This is just my opinion as a member of this forum and does not constitute immigration advice.
Please do not send me private messages asking for advice.

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