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Claviger said:

It's ignorance by the seller. When sold as an export to non-commonwealth countries the business is alleviated of all VAT obligations for that sale. Many vendors don't know or care so they still charge it.

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A can of worms and great way for many sellers to scam an extra 17-20% margin to trouser for exempt International sales.
I believe VAT does apply to sales within the UK for UK consumption but may be redeemable or exempt for other European Economic Community (EEC) country final destinations.

Germany's 17% equivalent consumption tax is similar but bureaucratic forms need to be completed to claim an exemption or sometimes post purchase refund for other EEC destinations, but should not be applied to non EEC destinations without any paperwork required as is the case for UK VAT.

EEC residents may be able to clarify or refute.

UK 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) applicability is not related to the 'Commonwealth' which used to be those British Empire countries, colonies or dependencies which still had the British Royal family as Monarch and Head of State but is now a hotchpotch of previously British Empire countries that includes Westminster style Parliaments, Republics and all sorts of dodgy semi-dictatorships. I believe even countries that have never met those criteria have applied and are now being considered for membership.
The way it is administered these days the USA could probably re-join the 'Brotherhood of Nations'.
Please don't, because it is a farcical anachronism like the Monarchy itself.

Joesmoe said:

I notice VAT is initially listed at 6 GBP, and then when I enter US, the Royal mail is 24 GBP and the VAT increases to 13+ GBP.

I thought if an item were exported, VAT doesn't apply. Do they dislike Americans so much ?

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They better remember what happened last time they taxed Americans unfairly. And it's almost the 4th.

Ishrub said:

I believe VAT does apply to sales within the UK for UK consumption but may be redeemable or exempt for other European Economic Community (EEC) country final destinations.

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VAT is no different to SALES TAX. Within the EU (The EEC is long gone) it is applied at point of sale and is NOT redeemable to a retail purchaser, independently of country of residence inside the EU.

B2B sales are made without application of VAT where both parties are VAT registered (i.e dealer) VAT differs country to country. There is a minimum 15%. Germany I think you'll find is now 19% UK iirc 21%, Spain 20% and Denmark 25%. Postal charges CAN BE subject to VAT. Not withstanding US purchases should be VAT exempted. Calling DanMedica by phone will put you in touch with a nice lady called Lynne who takes the calls from her home in Cyprus - I said they're odd. If you have Skype - use it. They also have a Skype account.

Ah yes America and it's failure to pay us royalties. No Kings no Queens - Ruled by a man who seems to wear a nice rug.

barbagris said:

VAT is no different to SALES TAX. Within the EU (The EEC is long gone) it is applied at point of sale and is NOT redeemable to a retail purchaser, independently of country of residence inside the EU.

B2B sales are made without application of VAT where both parties are VAT registered (i.e dealer) VAT differs country to country. There is a minimum 15%. Germany I think you'll find is now 19% UK iirc 21%, Spain 20% and Denmark 25%. Postal charges CAN BE subject to VAT. Not withstanding US purchases should be VAT exempted. Calling DanMedica by phone will put you in touch with a nice lady called Lynne who takes the calls from her home in Cyprus - I said they're odd. If you have Skype - use it. They also have a Skype account.

Ah yes America and it's failure to pay us royalties. No Kings no Queens - Ruled by a man who seems to wear a nice rug.

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At least my last paragraph has stood up to scrutiny!

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@barbagris Received this response from DanMedica - I presume the Rocket Touring would take an extra large ? Would I have two -- one for rider and a smaller one for pillion ? Is this even making sense ?

Lynne Timm <dmsltd@yahoo.co.uk>

6:15 AM (3 hours ago)


to me

Hello,

Thank you for your message.

Our motorcycle product range is evolving and our new Treat Lite2 has received great a response in Europe, so much so we have ran out of stock of the large version and do not see new stock arriving for a couple of weeks. If you wished to purchase a medium or extra large I would be happy to quote you a shipping price upon receipt of your address and stated size requirement. We do not normally sell to the USA as traditionally our products have been expensive to ship such distances but I am happy to quote.

Awaiting your response.

Lynne Timm
Dan Medica South Ltd – Medical Pressure Sore & Ulcer Specialists
BHTA Member: No.0004254

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