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[Ruserious]

Does Anyone know what the Import Duty is on Electronics (Specifically Camcorders) from the US? The Internet price for newer models make a purchase from the US sound very attractive (depending on the duty). Cheers.

[raymanuva]

Delivery costs... and customs clearance, and VAT 15%

[Ruserious]

Thanks, but what % is the customs clearance? Any ideas?

[cyprusgrump]

I bought a new bulb for my home cinema projector in the ‘States as it was so much cheaper than Cyprus or buying in the UK.

However, I got stuck for a huge duty charge and VAT which made it much more expensive than buying in the UK and getting it shipped-in.

I can’t remember the exact percentage, but it was probably along the lines of ‘wemakeitupaswegoalongpercent’

[G.Man]

Does Anyone know what the Import Duty is on Electronics (Specifically Camcorders) from the US? The Internet price for newer models make a purchase from the US sound very attractive (depending on the duty). Cheers.

I have a nice sony minidv camcorder for sale if you are interested... as new, barely used... comes with 1gb memory stick...

Have a look in the classified forum i am in nicosia

[souroul]

i think its 15% of the invoice price (shipping included), and then 15% on top of the total.

if you dont have an invoice you get taxed based on the CY retail price, something you definitely dont want to happen, hehe

[Ruserious]

Thank you all. The specific model I'm after (HDR-SR1) is in Cyprus over double of the US price, so it is still worth it. Cheers.

[cyprusgrump]

Let us know how you get on...

[Sotos]

Does Anyone know what the Import Duty is on Electronics (Specifically Camcorders) from the US? The Internet price for newer models make a purchase from the US sound very attractive (depending on the duty). Cheers.

I ordered a minidv Camcorder from USA last year. I only paid 15% VAT. The employee of the customs was looking at some books and he said that because it was digital I only had to pay VAT but if it was analogue I would have to pay some duty also

[cyprusgrump]

Does Anyone know what the Import Duty is on Electronics (Specifically Camcorders) from the US? The Internet price for newer models make a purchase from the US sound very attractive (depending on the duty). Cheers.

I ordered a minidv Camcorder from USA last year. I only paid 15% VAT. The employee of the customs was looking at some books and he said that because it was digital I only had to pay VAT but if it was analogue I would have to pay some duty also

Exactly!

I can’t remember the exact percentage, but it was probably along the lines of ‘wemakeitupaswegoalongpercent’

They told me they had a limit of CY£50 – anything under that value they didn’t bother with but above it they charged duty.

It has become a lot more difficult to bring things in from the US since Cyprus joined the EU.