Importing an outboard, vat?

[martin33100]

Hi, I have found a Mercury dealer in Jersey that still has some new 2 stroke mercs, am I right in saying I will have to pay VAT at customs for the outboard when it gets shipped to the UK?

[chewy]

Not if its a gift.

[martin33100]

Originally Posted by chewy

Not if its a gift.

Can't see the dealer doing that, I looked on the Customs web site and it looks like they can charge vat on used items as well, does every parcel go through Customs?

[willk]

Originally Posted by martin33100

does every parcel go through Customs?

I'd guess that the Outboard shaped ones do...

[martin33100]

Originally Posted by willk

I'd guess that the Outboard shaped ones do...

I hope its in a rectangular box , if I do have to pay VAT this Merc 3.3 will not be much of a bargain

[chewy]

What about if you take the boat over then sail it back to the UK... with a new engine?

[martin33100]

Originally Posted by chewy

What about if you take the boat over then sail it back to the UK... with a new engine?

I haven't been past the solent yet

[JABS]

Originally Posted by martin33100

I haven't been past the solent yet

This boy is learning the ropes!

[chewy]

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...ighlight=poole

[martin33100]

[QUOTE=JABS;330876] This boy is learning the ropes! [/QUOT

This is my first RIB (AVON560 with Merc 90), my old boat was a 3.8M inflatable, when I do go out for a long trip I am going to go out with my mate so he can take his Ribeye RIB