[doc] Re: BTI Info.

["Dave Redfern" <d.n.redfern@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Is this relating to the hike on import duty?  If so I question this I 
few weeks ago as I am considering importing a D.  I asked the 
question :

-----Original Message------------------------------
From: d.n.redfern
Sent: 20 December 2004 16:41
To: enquiries.nw@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Personal Import of vehicle (classic car) from USA

Hi,
I am considering buying and importing a classic car from the USA and 
I am a bit confused as to the the duty (import , VAT etc) that would 
apply also there seems to be increases in duty specificaly for 
imports from US traders but I am unsure if these would apply to the 
vehicle in this case.   The car is a 1982 Delorean ( They where 
originally built in Northern Ireland but most where shipped and sold 
to the US market) with a current market value of around £10,000.  
 
Any help or information you can give would be very much appreciated.
 
Regards
 
Dave
_____________________________________________________________________

And got the reply:

_____________________________________________________________________
Dear Dave,
thanks for your message.
The extra duties don't apply to cars so you would be looking at 10% 
import duty on the price paid for the car plus the shipping costs
Then there would be 17.5% VAT on price shipping and the duty amount.
But the duty may be waived if it ca be proved that the vehicle was 
manufactured in the UK i.e. Belfast.
VAT would still apply.
Another but is is a Delorean a collectors item??This could mean a 
waiving of the VAT and a reduction in the VAT rate.
If you ring 01702 366077 they will give you a commodity code and the 
applicable duty rate to that comcode.If it starts 97 you should be 
quids in.
VAT liability can be a bit more complicated so if give a comcode with 
97 as first two digits either ring 0845 010 9000 to check or send 
another e-mail but head VAT Liability.
Sorry it seems a bit complicated but hopefully this will help
Regards
Alan Turner
NW Written Enquiries
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I am not in a position to arrange an import at present but hopefully 
this info will be of use to others on the list.

Kind Regards

Dave


--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dan" <danielpwillis@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> I wonder if I will get one of these letters (I have applied for a 
> BTI in the past). I shall appeal if I do - another DeLorean in my 
> future is assured.
> 
> Dan
> Ex-Vin 5284 & 5641
> 
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Richard" <dickyh11@xxxx> wrote:
> > OK, hands up how many people nearly fell over when they got a 
> letter
> > from HMCE this morning notifying them that the BTI for their car 
is
> > invalid?
> > 
> > For one horrifying moment I thought they were going to try and 
> back-date
> > the duty!!!
> > 
> > Fortunately it was just informational. However they do give the
> > opportunity to appeal the decision, something I fully intend to 
do.
> > 
> > If you haven't had your letter yet, I imagine you will do soon. 
> There is
> > strength in numbers - I would urge everybody to appeal, not 
> necessarily
> > for your own benefit but for those who would like to own a 
> DeLorean and
> > have now been taxed out of the dream.
> > 
> > Rich H
> > DOC 365 VIN 1274
> > 
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