"Research has shown that these vehicles were mass produced and there are
simply too many remaining for them to be considered as Vehicles of
Historic interest..//..there is no evidence that the vehicle has a
scarcity value."
My argument is basically that it's not about scarcity - it's about
_historic value_
There are plenty of bits of medieval pottery about, have they no
historic value?? What about dinosaur bones? Plenty of them around... are
they no longer historically valuable?
The DeLorean has bags of history, I think the innumerable documentaries
and books on the whole saga are testament to that.
The decision has already been made, 10% duty then 17.5% VAT on top. We
must at least TRY to appeal...My reply is already in the post.
Rich H
DOC 365 VIN 1274
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mike Bosworth [mailto:mike.bosworth@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: 20 January 2005 14:15
> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [doc] Re: BTI Info.
>
>
>
> Mike, Dave / all
>
> It is basically as simple as this, the car was classified under an
> item of 'historical interest' code and hence attracted the BTI /
> reduction in duty / tax. Due to the large increase in imports over
> the last year customs etc have become 'wise' to the fact that these
> are not as 'rare' as they first thought.
>
> Unfortunatley I along with others who have imported cars over the
> last year have contributed to this 'wisening' up at C&E and
> unfortunatley now there is very little hope or a case of argument to
> prove this otherwise wrong .
>
> Kind Regards
>
> Mike
> #2001 St Louis
> doc403
>
> --- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Mike Green" <mgreen@xxxx> wrote:
> > Dave this seems very recent. Can anybody else shed any information
> on this since the rate changes from 2% to what seems like a fortune.
> >
> > Could this be purely an oversight on their (the tax man) behalf
> which could mean we could get either a rebate or the rate reduced for
> future importees??
> >
> > If this is the case, I cant wait!
> >
> > Mike
> > DOC 427
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Dave Redfern [mailto:d.n.redfern@xxxx]
> > Sent: 20 January 2005 13:58
> > To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Subject: [doc] Re: BTI Info.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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@xxxx
> > 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
> __________________________________________________________
> >
> > 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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