andrew2416 Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 Im trying to get a synthetic stock & forend for my shotgun (browning gold semi auto) i cant find any in the uk yet there are loads in the U.S. My question is can you just get them sent from the U.S. and thats it or is there lots of paperwork and or charges and is there any legal issues?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 No paperwork. You will pay vat and handling when it comes in. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshwarrior Posted October 12, 2013 Report Share Posted October 12, 2013 You can if they cost under $100 there some silly rule about not exporting part worth more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oggyogden40 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Let me know how you get on if you go a head with the purchase please , As I'm considering ordering a different stock for my Mossberg 500 pump , as you say they are a lot cheaper in the states and their is far more to choose from design wise as well !! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMcC Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 A friend of mine recently bought a Boyds stock for his Hmr from the US and total cost including import tax and customs handling charge was £126.10. It was longer in customs waiting for him to pay his money this end than it took to come from the US. All he did was order it direct and paid with VISA and it came through without any drama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) ask them to mark it as a gift or warranty replacement , works on few items ive bought before inc a mag250 tv box other week Edited October 13, 2013 by maxus77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew2416 Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Im not having much luck at the moment they either point blank wont do it whether this be a legal issue or not im not sure or as stated above once it gets above $100 this export tax kicks in and they cant/wont do it . The only bit of hope i have had is one company suggested using a exporter but im struggling there aswell. I have not given up hope yet but i cant see myself getting much further. If anybody has any other ideas please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Got all of mine from people on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 OR you need a "friend" in the US to order one then post it out to you.................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 (edited) I have ordered and successfully received items from Brownells (several times), Robert Louis Co, and others. Never had any problems, but tracking parcel shows it spends 2 or 3 days in the USA, then sometimes 2 - 3 weeks in UK customs. You are normally penalised by the customs 'agent' who is often ParcelFarce with a huge 'handling fee' as well as any duty and VAT. This can make a real 'dollar bargain' into an expensive 'pound purchase', so be aware of these costs before you start. Edited October 14, 2013 by JohnfromUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew2416 Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Johnfromuk - If you don't mind me asking - roughly how much extra for the handling fee, duty etc? I'm looking into it at the moment, and it only costs $160 to buy them, but if it's going to cost alot more I would maybe start looking into part exchanging the gold for a maxus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casts_by_fly Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 (edited) It will be $160 (£100) for the item. It will probably cost $25 (£15) for shipping. You then pay 20% VAT on that total, so £115*1.20 = £138. Parcel force will charge you £14 more for handling, so roughly £142 when all is said and done. For items that you can also get here which are usually line priced (same number but different currency sign) , there isn't much difference until you are talking about a couple hundred quid in value for the item. Rick Edited October 15, 2013 by casts_by_fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 It will be $160 (£100) for the item. It will probably cost $25 (£15) for shipping. You then pay 20% VAT on that total, so £115*1.20 = £138. Parcel force will charge you £14 more for handling, so roughly £142 when all is said and done. For items that you can also get here which are usually line priced (same number but different currency sign) , there isn't much difference until you are talking about a couple hundred quid in value for the item. Rick I wouldn't argue with any of the above. Brownells have always (I've used them about 4 or 5 times) been very fair with the shipping (usually USPS). There are instances where you also have to pay import duty as well as VAT. You will need to look at HMRC web pages to make that call, but there is a guide here http://customs.hmrc.gov.uk/channelsPortalWebApp/channelsPortalWebApp.portal?_nfpb=true&propertyType=document&_pageLabel=pageTravel_ShowContent&id=HMCE_CL_000014#P25_2720 Hope that helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Bought a stock from cole guns no problem delivered to the uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted October 16, 2013 Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) I've found the costs to work out about the same in pounds as dollars when delivered so $200.00 of purchases costs £200.00 by the time you get it. Figgy Edited October 16, 2013 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew2416 Posted October 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2013 Thankyou very much for the help and information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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