Thread: Used Car Import

Originally Posted by melvin

re import

anybody know what sort of tax/duty an imported 2nd hand diesel engine
would be subjected to?

37% (30% duty/7%vat).

wow, thanks,

calculated on the purchase price or on purchase+transport?

Originally Posted by Fondles

Originally Posted by melvin

re import

anybody know what sort of tax/duty an imported 2nd hand diesel engine
would be subjected to?

37% (30% duty/7%vat).

Do you have personal experience with doing this? Importing a 2nd hand engine that is.

I am contemplating importing a 2nd hand diesel from the US.
It is a car engine, (Toyota/Lexus), but my plan is to import it
to replace an engine in a boat.
Duty on mechanical stuff for boats is very very low and free of tax as far as I know.

I have tabian ruua in my name and it lists a similar engine.
Any chance of convincing the Customs people that this engine
is for a boat and not a car?