Thanks for you imput on Motea, I’ve also bought from Motea before brexit and very happy both on delivery and value for money.
Worst thing as now is not knowing how much taxes will be on delivery, it’s a shame Motea don’t do as Louis do and sort the import taxes ect at point of sale, I got a Koso odometer last year and it states no more to pay on delivery, I still rang them to confirm before I touched the pay now .
Out of interest did you purchase before brexit or after, if so can you remember any figures by any chance as Motea have the box I want and MPW are out of stock.
Cheers.
It was strange as Louis were the cheapest by about £80 but had to wait until new stock arrived and they kept me updated on this, it was shipped 24hr then.I believe that Motea just follows the HMRC rules.
If the shipment is under the HMRC duty threshold of £135, then Motea charge UK VAT and remit it to the UK.
Over £135, they leave it to UK customs to charge duty and VAT, then the shipping company adds a handling charge.
That duty threshold is why companies like W&W Cycles, for example, have a minimum order of £135 for UK buyers - they can't be bothered with registering for UK VAT.
I'm quite impressed if Louis Moto are able to deal with duty, VAT, and handling charge at time of purchase.
I think your 28% is a good guide and just noticed Motea actually advise on 25%.If you reckon on an additional amount of about 28% of the total cost including any delivery charges, you won’t be far out and it might come in a little under 28% depending on which delivery company is used when it arrives in the UK due to differences in the administration charge that each company levies.
At least W&W will sell to you at EX Vat prices as long as you register with them.That duty threshold is why companies like W&W Cycles, for example, have a minimum order of £135 for UK buyers - they can't be bothered with registering for UK VAT.
I purchased the tour pak last year, fitted to a Road King Special which I then sold so all paperwork went with the bike, but I'm sure I paid the cost of the box plus 20%.Thanks for you imput on Motea, I’ve also bought from Motea before brexit and very happy both on delivery and value for money.
Worst thing as now is not knowing how much taxes will be on delivery, it’s a shame Motea don’t do as Louis do and sort the import taxes ect at point of sale, I got a Koso odometer last year and it states no more to pay on delivery, I still rang them to confirm before I touched the pay now .
Out of interest did you purchase before brexit or after, if so can you remember any figures by any chance as Motea have the box I want and MPW are out of stock.
Cheers.