whats the tax/import cost of buying stuff from America?

axisus

What sort of percentage does it add to the cost, and do you get sent some kind of invoice for the extra dosh or is payment demanded before the package is handed over?

I'm trying to get some hardware and I can only find it in the US so far

FatPete

The main is cost is VAT at 20% (which is charged on the goods value and the P&P). Duty, when it's applied, was 2.7% on musical goods but may have gone up a little. You'll also get stung for an admin charge of £8 - 11 or so by the carrier.

You'll either be charged COD or you'll get a card first advising what the charge is and how to pay (online), depending on the carrier.

Jez6345789

20% vat plus duty 3-5%  as usually you won’t be setup with product codes. Clearance and handling fee depends on courier. Personally I avoid USPS shipping where possible and get it fedex or Ups more expensive but quicker and stuff does not get lost for weeks in the Parcel Force backlog Centre and custom and service charges usually more reasonable especially if you have an account. Again tracking works globally USPS stops once handed to parcel force you have to then contact them to find out what’s happening.

if it’s just a few bits fine if you need to pull box loads message me and I can give you a couple of useful shippers our US suppliers found and we use.

FatPete

What hardware/brand is it?

FatPete

Also, most banks/credit card providers will charge a 2.5 - 3% foreign currency fee.

If you buy a lot from,or travel, abroad, it's worth getting a card that doesn't apply these charges.

axisus

FatPete said:

What hardware/brand is it?

ABM headless tuners/bridge

FatPete

ABM are German, aren't they? Have you tried buying direct? If they can't help, I'm sure there are some European outlets.

axisus

FatPete said:

ABM are German, aren't they? Have you tried buying direct? If they can't help, I'm sure there are some European outlets.

every time in the past year that I've looked, two of the three parts are 110 days waiting time. Never gets shorter!

streethawk

axisus said:

FatPete said:

What hardware/brand is it?

ABM headless tuners/bridge

Like this?
https://www.thomann.de/gb/abm_bass_bridges.html

axisus

streethawk said:

axisus said:

FatPete said:

What hardware/brand is it?

ABM headless tuners/bridge

Like this?
https://www.thomann.de/gb/abm_bass_bridges.html

I'm sure that stuff would be great ...... if I was building a bass! Already been there ....

streethawk

axisus said:

streethawk said:

axisus said:

FatPete said:

What hardware/brand is it?

ABM headless tuners/bridge

Like this?
https://www.thomann.de/gb/abm_bass_bridges.html

I'm sure that stuff would be great ...... if I was building a bass! Already been there ....

Just build a bass. 

Gizmo

Not ABM but "technology for musicians" in Italy do headless bridges that are very well made (i used some a few years ago on a headless multiscale 7 string) not sure of there current prices but give them a look  

http://www.technologyformusicians.com/hsbridge.php?lingua=2#




Or there are some chinese headless singles on aliexpress at £23 a piece




...no idea WTF there like quality wise though

axisus

Gizmo said:

Not ABM but "technology for musicians" in Italy do headless bridges that are very well made (i used some a few years ago on a headless multiscale 7 string) not sure of there current prices but give them a look  

http://www.technologyformusicians.com/hsbridge.php?lingua=2#




Or there are some chinese headless singles on aliexpress at £23 a piece




...no idea WTF there like quality wise though

That stuff does look nice, rather pricey though