import charges

[brembo]

Shipping items from the USA, does the 5% import charge, and no VAT on cars 30 years and over, also apply if you purchase an engine of the same age?
Thanks in advance,

[jackstowers]

If you can get it shipped inside someone else's or your own car you'll pay no tax at all, not that that was your question. Try googling BTI classification, there's a helpline number based in Essex, Southend I believe.

[cobb911]

Trying to understand import duties and VAT this week I phoned the Tariff Classification Service advice line on 01702 366077 option 2 - don't try in a morning as they only answer the phone from 1 to 5. They can advise the classification code and therefore what VAT applies. Alternatively check out https://www.gov.uk/trade-tariff
My understanding is 5% VAT only applies to classic cars and not just parts. The cars with 5% get a classification of 9705000090.
Regards
Graeme

[brembo]

Thanks lads.
Has anybody imported an engine over thirty years old,(proof of manufacture from engine number), from the USA, and if so, was VAT charged?

[kitesurfer2]

I think you will have to pay the full VAT amount on any car parts.

The 5% VAT duty is a consession on cars of historic interest over 30 years old, in unmodified condition.