2016-09-28, 11:33
(2016-09-28, 09:45)wrxtasy Wrote: I agree with chrispe.
You run the risk of getting stung with Imports duties when delivered into Europe from S.Korea if buying direct from HardKernel, especially if you choose fast Fedex/UPS shipping.
Buying products from one of the distributors in Europe you already know upfront what Taxes are to be paid in the EuroZone countries.
Not only import duty - but in most EU countries you will also have VAT added (20% in the UK currently). VAT would be included on purchases made within the EU and not applied again. You may also have to pay a courier processing fee for the luxury of being billed for VAT and import duty too...
Whenever I buy from outside the EU I always add 20% and £20 in my head to cover these two costs - which is useful when comparing with EU sites that at first glance appear more expensive. I'm not into asking suppliers to under declare goods value etc. (which some will do fraudulently) or describe the shipments as a 'gift'. (Hospitals and schools need to be funded somehow...)
