[Elecraft] VAT import thresholds are not being relaxed in December

[David Woolley (E.L)]

Dave G4AON wrote:
> 
> Smaller items bought after a main kit are subject to a charge of £13.50
> from Parcel Force for customs clearance, I am not sure of the threshold

Only if you choose express delivery.

> where you pay less, but for most parts such as a KXV3, couple of

You pay only GBP 8 for anything up to GBP 1000, when using normal 
delivery.  E.g. my K2 only attracted GBP 8 for processing.

> filters, or whatever, you will get the £13.50 sting in the tail. UPS

Below GBP 18, there is no VAT, Customs, or handling charge.

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