Importing parts!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Lawrenceville,GA/Rome,Italy
Don't worry I got a very good grip,obviously your idea between honesty and dishonesty is a little blurred but I suppose that's acceptable nowadays!The reason for the overly high UK duties (20% VAT) is because Big Govt takes care of your needs (i.e. free health care ) and in order to do that they need a lot of money......
Last edited by luisan; Nov 9, 2012 at 07:13 AM.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 632
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From: Virginia raised, stationed in Alaska
That practice is illegal and your military friend can get in serious trouble with military authorities and local Customs.It's called contraband!If you cannot afford HD parts/bikes switch to something cheaper that's within your budget.I think the Moderators shouldn't allow this kind of posts that condone illegal practices,maybe somebody in the future might start something about importing drugs without getting caught.This is a nice Forum for HD enthusiasts let's try to keep it that way!
I agree with the previous messages. Get a friend in the airforce over there and have them order something and have it shipped APO.
It really isn't that big of a deal.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 487
Likes: 9
From: Yorkshire, England
Imports
It isn't just a tax/duty issue - Big Brother H-D hikes up the prices outside the U.S. This applies to everything: Bikes, bits, clothes. If you guys stateside Google a part number on a British dealer's site you'll see how we get it stuck right up us! A U.S. H-D dealership can't sell direct to us (Limeys!) without jeopardising their franchise. I truly love the hardware but despise the marketing. Rant over!
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Liverpool UK
Don't worry I got a very good grip,obviously your idea between honesty and dishonesty is a little blurred but I suppose that's acceptable nowadays!The reason for the overly high UK duties (20% VAT) is because Big Govt takes care of your needs (i.e. free health care ) and in order to do that they need a lot of money......
I suppose you live your life squeaky clean, and fracture no laws whatsoever, another poster has already summed it up when telling of how much we get shafted over here, and I have no issues with bringing stuff in privately, and saving whatever I can for myself, i've got a roomful of people here all having a drink, 3 of them are still laughing at your comments, you havent got a clue.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Lawrenceville,GA/Rome,Italy
LMAO
I suppose you live your life squeaky clean, and fracture no laws whatsoever, another poster has already summed it up when telling of how much we get shafted over here, and I have no issues with bringing stuff in privately, and saving whatever I can for myself, i've got a roomful of people here all having a drink, 3 of them are still laughing at your comments, you havent got a clue.
I suppose you live your life squeaky clean, and fracture no laws whatsoever, another poster has already summed it up when telling of how much we get shafted over here, and I have no issues with bringing stuff in privately, and saving whatever I can for myself, i've got a roomful of people here all having a drink, 3 of them are still laughing at your comments, you havent got a clue.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,553
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From: Sussex, South of England
Don't worry I got a very good grip,obviously your idea between honesty and dishonesty is a little blurred but I suppose that's acceptable nowadays!The reason for the overly high UK duties (20% VAT) is because Big Govt takes care of your needs (i.e. free health care ) and in order to do that they need a lot of money......
I pay about Ł3500 ($5250) in National insurance contributions (beside an extortionate amount of tax and other crap)
Free health in the UK is a myth! Only when you're on benefits do you not pay for it. When you are healthy and not work-shy you get screwed to pay for the fat and layzy other three quarters. The 20% VAT and other taxes only pay for a small part for our gouvernments f**k ups and wastful missions.
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: England, Feltwell area
HA! I knew I would start something with that comment but hey. I will take care of my brothers and sisters if I can, cuz I know they would take care of me. Britt, american, German, ect....
Road Warrior
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