[Luke88]

Hi all I'm after some help with a spoiler I have ordered from bc motos. It's at FedEx depot in stanstead but have emailed to ask for receipt. Why is this? Bc motos put as gift on package. How can I avoid the custom charges?

Thanks

[mistryn]

I think parcela from bc my be on their list at customs to charge duty

When i ordered mine i asked for it to be marked gift but still had to pay tax fee

So did my cousin who ordered few months later after me

[blues n twos]

It's the luck of the draw. Some get through, others get snagged.

It will be about £15 then you will have a lovely little extra sitting at the rear

Jon

[jammy78]

I was lucky - as I got away without paying any duty!

Actually - the duty is only a few quid.... it's FedEx = they charge you £10 on top for the admin, no matter what value the custom charges are!

OP, obviously there is no invoice with the spoiler! Just reply saying its a gift (hence no invoice) & the value is only $5!

[dubdemand]

mine just turned up on the doorstep... sorry to hear you got collared!

[AdamC]

I got caught out with customs on mine too.
Nothing you can do apart from pay it I'm afraid. Will only be around £17.
Still a bargain overall for the spoiler of you ask me!

[mistryn]

Originally Posted by dubdemand

mine just turned up on the doorstep... sorry to hear you got collared!

When dod you get yours? I got mine and 2 weeks later I had a letter from fed1cks with an invoice for £15.75

[Luke88]

They have cleared it now, I just told them it was a gift. Was meant to be here today but should be tomorrow now.

[Kerr]

I had tickets for the F1 out in Singapore delivered to me last week.

I was surprised I had to pay VAT and duty since the tickets are of no use in the UK

After explaining what they were and they were going straight back out the country, this made no difference.

Import duty and VAT sucks!

[CJPJ]

Originally Posted by Kerr

I had tickets for the F1 out in Singapore delivered to me last week.

I was surprised I had to pay VAT and duty since the tickets are of no use in the UK

After explaining what they were and they were going straight back out the country, this made no difference.

Import duty and VAT sucks!

I'm no VAT expert but that sound's wrong. VAT is chargeable at point of supply and since the tickets only represent an intention to supply, and not actual supply of the service itself, then VAT should not be payable.

[Leah1]

I'm also waiting for mine,says its 'package available for clearance ' do I need to do anything
Also heard people ignoring the import tax charges and not hearing anymore?

[Luke88]

Mine said that on Friday but contacted them today. Now says international shipment release

[dubdemand]

Originally Posted by mistryn

When dod you get yours? I got mine and 2 weeks later I had a letter from fed1cks with an invoice for £15.75

Nearly a month ago mate

[Luke88]

Any tips or hint on putting it on ?

[Shere]

Have a look at this thread, http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=728638

[Luke88]

Do I place right to end of the boot or set back in slightly?

[Shere]

Ever so slightly in, I think I have mine 1mm at the most, some others have it more, which is the OEM way it seems

[Luke88]

Here's the pics

[Leah1]

My package says 'available for custom clearance' when I contacted fedex they said they were not happy that the price marked was what it was actually was, so I have had to email them a screen shot of what I paid,
And it's still held in customs!
Spoiler looks good mine is also lemans blue

[CJPJ]

Originally Posted by Luke88

Do I place right to end of the boot or set back in slightly?

I've had mine 3 weeks and still haven't fitted as I can't decide

I think right on the edge is what I'll end up doing.....