Drew -
Do not import anything into the US using Fed Ex or UPS. It will
intentionally get held up at customs (protectionist procedure to
support the US post office).
Have them send it to you using Parcel Force (UK Post, but with
tracking numbers) - stuff that comes by post never gets held up in
customs and never gets dutied.
Even if dutied I think the rate is 1% or something silly like that.
I do it ALL the time.
Alan
On 2/24/09, Drew Philippo, P.E. <dphilippo@gtp-eng.com> wrote:
> This question is for those in the US who have ordered parts directly from
> the suppliers in Great Britain. What type of import duty should I expect to
> pay and how does that work. I am looking into buying a Bell SS exhaust for
> my BJ8 to replace my currently leaking SS Falcon exhaust (too thin material
> on the ends of the silencers have caused the ends to fail). The price and
> shipping seem reasonable given the exchange rate but I want to make sure
> that I'm taking into account any and all costs. The shipping would be by
> FEDEX. Any insight would be greatly appreciated. I'm sure that the shipper
> can probably help me with this but I figured if I ask here I should get the
> full information and share it with others as well.
>
>
>
> Many thanks,
>
> Drew Philippo
>
> 65 BJ8
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