[Elecraft] K3 New Synth boards in Eu?

[G4GNX]

Apart from probably being illegal, it would be possible to down-value the 
goods, but then if they are of any value, you'd have to declare it or risk 
uninsured shipping.

I don't think that Customs care too much about the condition of the goods, 
only the value. This makes life difficult when returning a high value item 
for repair. The problem is that it is still high value although the tax has 
been paid once on that value. In that case, you might be able to declare 
that the goods are classed as used and appeal to Customs to not apply 
purchase taxes. You would probably still have to pay VAT on the shipping 
charges. :-(

ISTM that we need definitive answers from the relevant customs authorities.


73,

Alan. G4GNX

-----Original Message----- 
From: Johnny Siu
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2015 8:49 AM
To: Dominic Baines ; elecraft at mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 New Synth boards in Eu?

Hello Dominic,
To my curiosity, if the KSYNA board were declared as second hand used 
electronic parts, would this also attract VAT?
If the answer is negative, you can then ask a friend in US to buy and send 
it you which is theoretically second hand product.
73
Johnny VR2XMC