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BREXIT - what it means for small manufacturers
SilverSolder:
--- Quote from: MadScientist on December 24, 2020, 05:54:39 pm ---The big issue for small internet traders selling into the uk from the eu and vice versa is customs clearance around vat
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Is there a lower limit where they won't care? or is e.g. ordering a tube of toothpaste from the EU now going to become a major exercise...
MadScientist:
--- Quote from: fcb on December 24, 2020, 06:37:42 pm ---Be interesting to see if they’ll be some sort of DDP system - prepaid VAT.
Without duty (hopefully) it looks like VAT will be the only thing that will needs to be paid. Would make it easier if we can pay it when we get an order (DDP style) or when we place an order.
I hate the idea of placing a small order with say TME for £30.00 and then getting a DHL invoice for £17.00 (£6.00 VAT and £11.00 disbursement 🤬).
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Unfortunately this is exactly what you’ll get. It only pays very large shippers to prepay vat etc
Duty was never going to be an issue as it’s low to non existent on electronics
MadScientist:
--- Quote ---Is there a lower limit where they won't care? or is e.g. ordering a tube of toothpaste from the EU now going to become a major exercise...
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The uk has removed the vat deminimis threshold from 1st Jan , the EU is doing the same from June 2021
( this will bugger up all those small Chinese orders too )
MadScientist:
--- Quote from: BravoV on December 24, 2020, 06:15:42 pm ---Ok, many Brits posters here, mostly with negative aura :-\, as an outsider, what are/is the good points out of these ? The bright side only please.
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There is no upside , quite frankly , the illusion of freedom is just that ,
tggzzz:
--- Quote from: bd139 on December 24, 2020, 05:33:06 pm ---Hopefully he'll go flying in a light aircraft again >:D
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I'd say I hope the engine konks out, but as some of you know, I don't regard the lack of an engine as a negative :)
Personally I would opt for anthills, chains, and a six weeks supply of water.
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