[MRD]

Stuff from LiquidRC generally take about a week to get here but if you put customs into the equation you can add two weeks to that.


General rule for importing rc stuff is: (pasted from HMR&C)

All goods imported into the UK from countries outside the EU are subject to Import Duty and VAT at the rates applicable.
However, import VAT is not payable on commercial consignments if the total value of the goods in the consignment does not exceed £18 (£15 with effect from 1 November 2011). If this tax was not applied, there would clearly be an unfair advantage to foreign businesses over UK trade. This limit is raised to £40 for personal gifts between private individuals.
Where the value of gifts is below £630 per consignment, a flat rate of Customs Duty of 2.5 per cent will be applied – but only if it is to your advantage.
Customs Duty becomes payable if the value of the goods is over £135 but duty is waived if the amount of duty calculated is less than £9.
Please note if your goods are subject to customs charges, there may also

If your item does get caught in customs then royal mail willl want £8 to do the paperwork + any charges that apply.


Ive just noticed that the allowance is getting dropped from £18 to £15. Bugger.