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VAT when buying from Stewmac.com

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kmgrkmgr Frets: 1
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Has anybody had experience on buying from stewmac.com in the US and delivering in the UK. I’m buying as an individual not a business.

I want to buy some tools that will cost about £100 with shipping. I believe there is no import duties charge as the order is below £135, but what about VAT?

Also is the £135 the total cost with shipping or just the cost of the products?
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  • Van_HaydenVan_Hayden Frets: 439
    They include the shipping in the amount, factor 20% VAT plus the courier handling charge which can vary. 
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  • prowlaprowla Frets: 5119
    With some things it may be a better option to do two smaller orders.
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  • HaychHaych Frets: 6171
    Typically, Stewmac will use a carrier like FedEx, who will deliver and bill you for any import/VAT that needs to be paid.  Normally you should receive notification by text or email what the duty is and a link to payment.

    They make it ridiculously easy, in my experience.

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  • moremore Frets: 230
    If you sign up for a years membership, I think it is a about £ 4O you get free shipping for the life time of the membership . Also , they seem to have a 20% sale every now and again . If your not in a hurry , just check every week, and a sale will come round eventually.
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  • SteveRobinsonSteveRobinson Frets: 7343
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    You can choose show and cheaper or quick and a bit more expensive.

    I generally go for quick which arrives in a few days via DHL who then bill you for the VAT and service charge.

    My last order I chose slow which comes via ParcelForce who hold it a week before you get the bill for VAT etc. which you have to pay up front before they release the parcel.

    You pays your money...
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  • kmgrkmgr Frets: 1
    Thank you all for the info.

    How can I estimate the courier service charge? 

    In Stewmac website the "International Express" shipping method shows only shipping fees. 
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  • SteveRobinsonSteveRobinson Frets: 7343
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    £12 seems to be the going rate
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  • ricky50ricky50 Frets: 164
    I've got free shipping with them and the last 2 times I got them to send me something it arrived within a few days and I wasn't charged VAT by anyone.
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