[UK-CONTEST] Importing from USA

[Andrew]

Tom Boucher wrote:
> Pete
> 
> The Commodity Code you want to use is: 851770 90 00  'Apparatus for transmission or reception of data - parts - other' and is zero rated so you won't pay any import duty. I am regularly importing various radio bits for non-ham purposes and use this tarriff code for transmitters and receivers. It is also the code which Elecraft are currently using.
> 
> You shouldn't have to pay US State Sales Tax as others have pointed out, but you will have to pay VAT on import, currently 15% but due to increase in January, and this will be calculated on the value of the goods plus shipping costs.
> 
> 73
> Tom G3OLB


Tom,

I'm not sure that is the correct code because the 'data' part sounds
more computer related!  To the best of my knowledge, there are three
main commodity codes that are of interest to radio amateurs who are
importing equipment to the UK from abroad.  These are

Commodity Code No 8525209900 Transceiver apparatus for radio-telephony /
radio-telegraphy

Commodity Code No 85299040000 all accessories for the above apparatus
e.g. Band modules, IF-Filters, power supplies, antennas

Commodity Code No 85179088000 all apparatus to generate morse like keys,
morse-keyboards

Vy 73,

Andrew AC6WI / GI0NWG