Boat bits from USA

[Peter]

Any one out there who has the web address of west marine, or any others who export to the UK. And where can one go for information on import duties?

Thanks

Peter

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[HeadMistress]

West Marine http://www.westmarine.com/

BOAT/US http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/...splay?storeId=20002&langId=-1&catalogId=20002

Defender Industries http://www.defender.com/cgi-bin/Web...es=yes&store=yes&search_request_button=Search


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Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987

 

[PerL]

West Marine can be found at http:// [url]www.westmarine.com [/url].

I have no experience with ordering from them (other than the catalogue which arrived in duoplicate but quickly enough...) Would also like to know how the import duties and VAT works in reality.




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[AndrewB]

I've imported stuff from West Marine, good people to deal with. Import duties seem to be added by the carrier (who presumably has to pay them). I've never been able to find out how they are calculated, but they are always small alongside VAT.

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[webcraft]

See <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.ybw.com/cgi-bin/forums/showflat.pl?Cat=&Board=pbo&Number=472071&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=93&part=all>this recent thread</A> on the PBO forum.

- Nick

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[JackFrobisher]

West Marine used to have a page on their site that explained how it worked and how much it costs. I've bought a couple of things and it's quick, easy and cheaper, as long as you look carefully at what you are buying.

I have found some stuff is cheaper in France and carries the benefit of being CE marked, which is important if you are going to France because the French Customs will happily fine you if they discover that the equipment you are using is not "approved".

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