[Elecraft] Import to the UK

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Maybe another reason to use UPS, never been asked once :-)
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108
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On 17 Aug 2010, at 20:42, Roger Dallimore wrote:

> Hi Simon,
> 
> You are not liable to import duty but most of my many orders from 
> elecraft (even with commodity codes correctly printed on the box)  still 
> arrive with a demand for import duty before Parcel Force will hand over 
> the parcel.
> 
> Keep every sticker on the parcel just in case you are charged.  I have 
> always been able to reclaim import duty but it is very long winded, 
> usually taking several months and they have always asked for the 
> "original" customs labels/invoice to support my refund.
> 
> Good luck with your K3, you'll have a lot of fun with it!