Chineese fairing kits from e-bay - import duty?

[Wonko The Sane]

I've had a couple of people (Ok, mainly Paddy) recommend the ABS fairing kits via e-bay with regards to fixing my ZZR (been told by a mechanic I trust that it's mechanically sound and straight)

I'm also expecting the insurance to undervalue it so now thinking my most cost effective option is to repair it, it's a great bike just a bit heavier and fuel thirsty than I'd like but most other bikes I'd consider wouldn't be much better on fuel.

Since there's a fair amount of broken plastic on it, a fairing kit may be the way to go but was wondering if anyone had had to pay import duty on one and if so how much?

IRC the cost of the kit on e-bay is about £250-£300

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[Itchy]

I've known people to not get charged:

This https://www.dutycalculator.com

on £300 kit value and £80 shipping says the total price will be £472.87
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ive been hit twice with the charge payup lol
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[Snorty]

I don't understand why the government should profit from something that wasn't even made in this country?
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[wr6133]

If you know anyone speaks Chinese even after shipping the same fairing kits are cheaper on Taobao.com. I just got a zzr400 and being looking at the kits on there same as eBay but cost around £100. Lower price for the actual fairings should minimise your duty to pay as well.

[Mudshark]

[Wonko The Sane]

[Wonko The Sane]

Is the foam lining in the fairings actually there for anything important?

The chinese moulded ones don't appear to have them and I wasn't sure if I needed to try and find them or not?
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[janner_10]

I bought a kit for my R1 - cost was £287 and import duty came to £58.

That said it fitted perfectly and was on in 2 hours.

Make sure you use heat shielding on the areas that get hot or it will ruin the lacquer quite quickly. I borrowed a roll from work but amazon do it - I coated the inside of my fairings with it - looks good as new a few months down the road.

State of the old: https://i62.tinypic.com/122je47.jpg

How it turned out: https://i60.tinypic.com/2ytxw5l.jpg

Oh and get a dremel too, there will be some fettling involved.
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[RhynoCZ]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there's duty free zone between Hong Kong and UK. That's how I order stuff from China, to keep my money in my pocket.
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[Itchy]

[P.addy]

I have ordered a set, no tax charged, overall item was £300, 1 broken panel, fixed with glue and you'd never notice it. They refunded me 1/2 the full price.

Good enough, that was from a shop called neverland gbp or something equally homosex.

[jimspeed]

Could anyone link me to a fairing for a 1995 FZR600R, I can't seem to find one
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[smegballs]

I bought an exhaust for my GN from aliexpress back at the start of the month.

I paid 40 quid tax from a 140 quid (inc shipping) item.

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