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struan80
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PostPosted: 19:38 - 20 Sep 2023    Post subject: No customs charge for helmets Reply with quote
Today I found out that there is no customs charge for importing motorcycle or bicycle helmets from Europe. It came after a customs bill from DHL for £55, which I paid none the wiser. Then I checked for some strange reason, I wouldn't normally have.

Anyway getting the cash back from DHL.
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doggone
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PostPosted: 21:56 - 20 Sep 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote
Don't be surprised if they pocket an admin fee.
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A100man
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PostPosted: 11:00 - 21 Sep 2023    Post subject: Re: No customs charge for helmets Reply with quote
struan80 wrote:
Today I found out that there is no customs charge for importing motorcycle or bicycle helmets from Europe. It came after a customs bill from DHL for £55, which I paid none the wiser. Then I checked for some strange reason, I wouldn't normally have.

Anyway getting the cash back from DHL.


Correct. Helmets are safety equipment and zero-rated for VAT. same as steel toecap boots from Screwfix Wink
Someone at DHL incorrectly blanket charged import VAT (no duty as we pay duty on practically nothing from EU - cos deal)

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/protective-equipment-and-vat-notice-70123

..might be interesting to see what other (bike) clobber is VAT-zero..
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PostPosted: 22:15 - 22 Sep 2023    Post subject: Reply with quote
If its CE then it should be vat free.

But I bet the guvermints don't see it that way.
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